Matthew 27:46

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Then about three in the afternoon Jesus called out in a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama, sabachthani [Note: These words were spoken in the commonly used Aramaic language], which mean, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

Cross References

Matthew 27:47

And when some of those standing there heard this, they said, “This man is calling for Elijah.”

Mark 15:34

Then at three o’clock Jesus shouted in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama, sabachthani” [Note: These words were in the commonly spoken Aramaic language], which being interpreted, means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

Luke 23:46

Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, I commit my spirit into your hands.” And after He said this, He gave up His spirit [i.e., to God in death].

Hebrews 5:7

During His life on earth Jesus offered up prayers and special requests with loud crying and tears to God, who was able to save Him from dying, and He was heard because of His [earnest] devotion [to God].