| “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” | Luke 23:34 |
| “Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” | Luke 23:43 |
| Speaking to Mary and John: “Woman, behold thy son! . . . Behold thy mother!” | John 19:26, 27 |
| “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” | Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34 |
| “I thirst.” | John 19:28 |
| “It is finished.” | John 19:30 |
| “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.” | Luke 23:46 |
The statements that Jesus made from the cross have been treasured by all who have followed him as Lord. They demonstrate both his humanity and his divinity. They also capture the last moments of all that Jesus went through to gain our forgiveness.