The First Word
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”
—Luke 23:34
The Second Word
“Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
—Luke 23:43
The Third Word
“When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.”
—John 19:26-27
The Fourth Word
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me.”
—Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34
The Fifth Word
“I thirst.”
—John 19:28
The Sixth Word
“It is finished.”
—John 19:30
The Seventh Word
“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”
—Luke 23:46