The Lord's Utterances on the Cross

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“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34. (The perfect Man as intercessor.)
“Woman, behold thy son!  ... Behold thy mother!” John 19:26-27. (The perfect Man in human relationships.)
“Today shalt thou be with Me in paradise.” Luke 23:43. (The perfect Man as shepherd.)
“My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?” Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34; Psa. 22:1. (Inwardly, “But Thou art holy, O Thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” Psa. 22:3.) (The perfect Man as sin bearer.)
“After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.” John 19:28. (The perfect Man as servant.)
“It is finished.” John 19:30. (The perfect Man as author and finisher of faith.)
“Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit.” Luke 23:46. (The perfect Man in His divine relationship after atoning for sin.) J.L.E.