sayings of Jesus on the cross

The seven sayings of Jesus on the cross are a traditional collection of seven short phrases uttered by Jesus at his crucifixion gathered from the four Gospels, immediately before he died.

Seven sayings

The seven sayings form part of a Christian meditation that is often used during

• Lent,
• Holy Week, and
• Good Friday

The traditional order of the sayings is:

1. Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do
   (Luke 23:34).

2. Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise
   (Luke 23:43).
   

3. Woman, behold your son: behold your mother
   (John 19:26).

4. Eloi Eloi lama sabachthani?
   ("My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?", Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34).

5. I thirst
   (John 19:28).

6. It is finished
   (John 19:30).

7. Father, into your hands I commit my spirit
   (Luke 23:46).

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