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First Word
Jesus spoke to His Father as He was nailed to the cross.
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34
Second Word
Jesus spoke to the thief who was being crucified next to Him.
“Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in paradise.” Luke 23:43
Third Word
Jesus spoke to His mother Mary and His disciple John who were standing together nearby.
To His mother: “Dear woman, Behold, your son!” John 19:26
To His disciple: “Behold, your mother!”
John 19:27
And from that day forward, John took Mary into his home as his own mother.
Fourth Word
About the ninth hour Jesus cried out to His Father with a loud voice.
“Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani ?” which means, “My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me ?” Matthew 27:46
Fifth Word
Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled, exclaimed thirst.
“I am thirsty.” John 19:28
Sixth Word
The sixth word was a statement of triumph.
“It is finished.” John 19:30
Seventh Word
Jesus cried out to His Father with a loud voice.
“Father, into Thy hands I commit My spirit.” Luke 23:46
Having said this, Jesus breathed His last, bowed His head and gave up His spirit.
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