Matthew 27:46

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Then about that time Jesus shouted, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you deserted me?”

Cross References

Psalm 22:1

My God, my God, why have you deserted me? Why are you so far away? Won't you listen to my groans and come to my rescue?

Psalm 71:11

They say, “Now we'll catch you! God has deserted you, and no one can save you.”

Isaiah 53:10

The LORD decided his servant would suffer as a sacrifice to take away the sin and guilt of others. Now the servant will live to see his own descendants. He did everything the LORD had planned.

Lamentations 1:12

No passer-by even cares. Why doesn't someone notice my terrible sufferings? You were fiercely angry, LORD, and you punished me worst of all.

Matthew 27:47

Some of the people standing there heard Jesus and said, “He's calling for Elijah.”

Mark 15:34

Then about that time Jesus shouted, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you deserted me?”

Luke 23:46

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

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 worshipped God, and God listened to his prayers.