Jesus's Prayers from the Cross
During his crucifixion, Jesus spoke several times from the cross, including two notable prayers recorded in the Gospel of Luke. He first asked God to forgive his executioners, stating they did not know what they were doing, and later, as he died, he committed his spirit into the hands of the Father. These prayers highlight Jesus' emphasis on forgiveness even in suffering and his complete trust in God at the moment of death. They hold significance in Scripture as examples of Christ's compassion and obedience, influencing Christian teachings on mercy and surrender to divine will.
Details
- Category
- Forgiveness
- Prayed by
- Jesus
Key Passages
Father Forgive Them
Luke 23:34
34hen said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
Into Thy Hands
Luke 23:46
46nd when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
Did You Know?
Jesus prayed from the cross three times: for His executioners, in abandonment, and in trust.
'Father, forgive them' is one of the most radical prayers ever prayed. mercy while being tortured.
'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' quotes Psalm 22, showing He was fulfilling Scripture even in suffering.
His final prayer 'Into your hands I commit my spirit' is a statement of complete trust in the Father.