The gospel accounts of Jesus' crucifixion seem to provide different statements as the last words of Jesus from the cross. What was the last thing Jesus said? And is this a contradiction between the gospels? (Matthew 27:46) - "And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out...
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Matthew – Mark
What was written on the sign on the cross?
What was written on the sign that was hung on the cross above the head of Jesus? How many languages was the inscription written in? Matthew 27:37; Mark 15:26; Luke 23:38; John 19:19 Matthew 27:37, "And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE...
Was the vinegar given to Jesus on the cross mingled with gall or myrrh?
Matthew and Mark both describe a drink offered to Jesus on the cross, which he refused. They both describe it as wine mixed with something, but they seem to disagree on what. Was the wine mixed with myrrh or mingled with gall? Let's take a look: Gall: Matthew 27:34,...
Did Jesus or Simon of Cyrene carry the cross?
Did Jesus or Simon of Cyrene carry the cross? Matthew 27:31-32; Mark 15:20-21; Luke 23:26 and John 19:17. Actually, both did. Simon of Cyrene Matthew 27:31-32, "And after they had mocked Him, they took His robe off and put His garments on Him, and led Him away to...
How did Judas die, by hanging or falling down?
How did Judas die, by hanging or falling down? Matthew 27:3-8 and Acts 1:16-19. He died by hanging, then fell down afterward. By hanging: Matthew 27:3-8, "Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He had been condemned, he felt remorse and returned the thirty...
Who did Jesus see first upon His arrest, Annas or Caiaphas?
Who did Jesus see first upon His arrest, Annas or Caiaphas? It was Annas. Matthew 26:57; John 18:19, 24 Led to Caiaphas, Matthew 26:57, "And those who had seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered...
Who arrested Jesus?
Who arrested Jesus? There is no contradiction in the Bible regarding who arrested Jesus. All we need to do is look at the context. A multitude Matt. 26:47, 50, "And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came up, accompanied by a great...
Did the cock crow once or twice before Peter’s third denial of Jesus?
Did the cock crow once or twice before Peter's third denial of Jesus? Matthew 26:34-35, 74-75; Luke 22:34,60-62; John 13:38 and Mark 14:30. Denies before cock crows Mathew 26:34,74-75, "Jesus said to him, "Truly I say to you that this very night, before a cock crows,...
If the Holy Spirit is God, why didn’t He know the time of Christ’s return?
If the Holy Spirit is God, why didn't he know the time of Christ's return? Matthew 24:36; Mark 13:32. The answer lies in two possibilities, the hypostatic union and also the wedding ceremony with its idiomatic phraseology about the wedding feast and the phrase "no one...
If Jesus is God, why did He not know the hour of His return?
If Jesus is God, why did He not know the hour of His return? Mark 13:30-32, "Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 31"Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. 32But of that day or hour no...