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John 19:28 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. "
John 19:28
Verse in Context
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When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own
After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.
Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
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John 19:1
"Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged"
John 19:2
"And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,"
John 19:3
"And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands."
John 19:4
"Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him."
John 19:5
"Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!"
John 19:6
"When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him."
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