1... The First Word on the Cross: Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. (Luke 23:34) 2... The second Word on the Cross: Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise." (Luke 23:43) 3... The Third Word on the Cross: When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son," 27and to the disciple, "Here is your mother." From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. (John 19:26-27) 4... The Fourth Word on the Cross: About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"—which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46) And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"—which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Mark 15:34) 5... The Fifth Word on the Cross: Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." (John 19:28) 6... The Sixth Word on the Cross: When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. (John 19:30) 7... The Seventh Word on the Cross: Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last. (Luke 23:46)