M Michelle_Arnold Guest Jun 2, 2005 #2 The “seven last words” are the sentences Jesus said from the cross that are recounted in Scripture: “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46). “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34). “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43). “Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!” (Luke 23:46). [To Mary]: “Woman, behold your son!” [To the beloved disciple]: “Behold, your mother!” (John 19:26-27). “I thirst” (John 19:28). “It is finished” (John 19:30).
The “seven last words” are the sentences Jesus said from the cross that are recounted in Scripture: “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46). “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34). “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43). “Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!” (Luke 23:46). [To Mary]: “Woman, behold your son!” [To the beloved disciple]: “Behold, your mother!” (John 19:26-27). “I thirst” (John 19:28). “It is finished” (John 19:30).
