John 19:28

After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now finished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, "I am thirsty."

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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 said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" From that hour, the disciple took her to his own home.

29Now a vessel full of vinegar was set there; so they put a sponge full of the vinegar on hyssop, and held it at his mouth.

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Cross References

Psalms 69:21They also gave me gall for my food.In my thirst, they gave me vinegar to drink.

Luke 12:50But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!

Luke 22:37For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in me: 'He was counted with the lawless.' For that which concerns me has an end."

John 18:4Jesus therefore, knowing all the things that were happening to him, went forth, and said to them, "Who are you looking for?"

John 19:30When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." 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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