Translations
Modern
When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit.
Traditional
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
Literal
Therefore when Jesus took the sour wine, He said, “It has been finished.” And having bowed the head, He yielded up the spirit.
Latin
Cum ergo accepisset Jesus acetum, dixit: Consummatum est. Et inclinato capite tradidit spiritum.
Original
Greek
English
When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit.
Notes
Jesus called out in triumph and exhaustion that he had finished the work he set out to do. On the cross he was not a victim, but a servant doing God’s bidding.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
People
Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Bone Caesarea Crucifixion Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Passion Preparation, Day of Procurator Seven Last Sayings of Jesus Spirit of Jesus Christ Vinegar
Topics
Death: Scenes of Death of Jesus It is Finished Jesus, the Christ: Crucified (Just Outside Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Death of Jesus, the Christ: Obedience of Salvation: Plan of The Human Nature of Christ is Proved by His: Death