Matthew 27:46

New International Reader's Version

About three o’clock, Jesus cried out in a loud voice. He said, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” This means “My God, my God, why have you deserted me?” (Psalm 22:1)

Cross References

Psalm 22:1

My God, my God, why have you deserted me? Why do you seem so far away when I need you to save me? Why do you seem so far away that you can’t hear my groans?

Psalm 71:11

They say, “God has deserted him. Go after him and grab him. No one will save him.”

Isaiah 53:10

The Lord says, “It was my plan to crush him and cause him to suffer. I made his life an offering to pay for sin. But he will see all his children after him. In fact, he will continue to live. My plan will be brought about through him.

Lamentations 1:12

Jerusalem also says, “All you who are passing by, don’t you care about what has happened to me? Just look at my condition. Has anyone suffered the way I have? The Lord has brought all this on me. He has made me suffer. His anger has burned against me.

Matthew 27:47

Some of those standing there heard Jesus cry out. They said, “He’s calling for Elijah.”

Mark 15:34

At three o’clock in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” This means “My God, my God, why have you deserted me?” (Psalm 22:1)

Luke 23:46

Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my life.” After he said this, he took his last breath.

Hebrews 5:7

Jesus prayed while he lived on earth. He made his appeal with sincere cries and tears. He prayed to the God who could save him from death. God answered Jesus because he truly honored God.