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When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.

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The Finished Work of Christ

Commentators unanimously emphasize that Jesus' cry, "It is finished," signifies the total completion of God's plan of salvation. This single statement declares that all prophecies were fulfilled, all sin was atoned for, and the work of redemption was accomplished. As scholars like John Calvin stress, because the work is finished, nothing can or needs to be added for salvation; it is found in Christ alone.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On John 19:30

18th Century

Theologian

It is finished. The sufferings and agonies in redeeming man are over. The work long contemplated, long promised, long expected by prophets…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On John 19:30

Had received (ελαβεν). Second aorist active indicative of λαμβανω. Jesus took the vinegar (a stimulant), though he had refused the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On John 19:30

19th Century

Bishop

It is finished.—That is (compare to John 19:28, and John 17:4), the work which God had given Him to do. (Compare to Notes…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On John 19:30

19th Century

Preacher

He said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

Incarnate love has fulfilled its self-imposed task. Jesus, a…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On John 19:30

The phrase “It is finished” (GK 5464) signifies the completion of Jesus’ work and the establishment of a basis for faith. Nothing further needed to…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On John 19:30

16th Century

Theologian

It is finished. He repeats the same word which He had recently employed.

Now this word, which Christ employs, well deserves our att…

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John Gill

John Gill

On John 19:30

17th Century

Pastor

When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar
Of the Roman soldiers, who offered it to him, either by way of reproac…

Matthew Henry

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 …