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Fulfilling Every Detail
Commentators emphasize that Jesus' cry, "I thirst," was a conscious and deliberate act to fulfill prophecy, specifically Psalm 69:21. Charles Spurgeon notes that of all the excruciating pains of the cross, thirst is the only one Jesus vocalized. This highlights his sovereign control and meticulous care to complete every scriptural requirement for our salvation, down to the smallest detail.
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Albert Barnes
On John 19:28–29
18th Century
Theologian
That the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. See Psalm 69:21. Thirst was one of the most distressing circumstances attending th…
AT Robertson
On John 19:28
Are now finished (ηδη τετελεστα). Perfect passive indicative of τελεω. See same form in verse 30. As in 13:1, where Jesus is fully…
Charles Ellicott
On John 19:28
19th Century
Bishop
Compare the accounts of the darkness and death in Matthew 27:45-50; Mark 15:33–39; Luke 23:44–46.
Knowing …
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 19:28
19th Century
Preacher
After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.
There was …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 19:28
The phrases in John preceding Jesus’ last request (his sixth word from the cross) show that he was consciously fulfilling the program the Father ha…
John Calvin
On John 19:28
16th Century
Theologian
Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished. John purposely passes by many things which are related by the other three Evangelist…
John Gill
On John 19:28
17th Century
Pastor
After this
After he had committed his mother to the care of John, which was about the sixth hour, before the darknes…
Matthew Henry
On John 19:19–30
17th Century
Minister
Here are some remarkable circumstances of Jesus' death, more fully related than before. Pilate would not gratify the chief priests by allowing the …