John 19:28

After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now finished, that the scripture might be accomplished, says: I thirst.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.

In Context

27Then he says to the disciple: Behold thy mother! And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.

29Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar; and they, having filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it on a hyssop-stalk, bore it to his mouth.

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Cross References

Luke 12:50But I have an immersion to undergo; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

Luke 22:37For I say to you, that yet this which is written must be accomplished in me: And he was reckoned among transgressors; for the things concerning me have an end[22:37].

John 18:4Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were coming upon him, went forth and said to them: Whom do ye seek?

John 19:30When Jesus therefore received the vinegar, he said: It is finished; and he bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.

Matthew Henry on John 19:20-31

The Inscription on the Cross; The Crucifixion. 19 And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. 20 This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. 21 Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. 22 Pilate answered, What I have written I have written. 23 Then the… Read the whole commentary →

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