Luke 23:46

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Jesus shouted, “Father, I put myself in your hands!” Then he died.

Cross References

Psalm 31:5

You are faithful, and I trust you because you rescued me.

Acts 7:59

As Stephen was being stoned to death, he called out, “Lord Jesus, please welcome me!”

John 19:30

After Jesus drank the wine, he said, “Everything is done!” He bowed his head and died.

1 Peter 2:23

Although he was abused, he never tried to get even. And when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he had faith in God, who judges fairly.

Ecclesiastes 12:7

So our bodies return to the earth, and the life-giving breath returns to God.

Hebrews 5:7

God had the power to save Jesus from death. And while Jesus was on earth, he begged God with loud crying and tears to save him. He truly worshiped God, and God listened to his prayers.