The seven sayings of Jesus in chronological order

A Harmony of The Gospels Containing the Seven Sayings of Jesus

by Matt Slick | Apr 12, 2017 | Doctrine and Theology, Christian Theology

The four Gospels provide different accounts of the life of Christ. They do not all follow a strict chronological order since it was the custom of writers to bring up points to emphasize an idea. So, sometimes there are questions as to the exact order of certain events. This table provides an order of the events of the seven sayings of Jesus while he was on the cross.

	Matthew	Mark	Luke	John
1 Forgiveness			Luke 23:34, “But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots, dividing up His garments among themselves.”
2 Salvation			Luke 23:43, “And He said to him, ‘Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise.'”
3 Relationship				John 19:25–27, “Therefore the soldiers did these things. But standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” 27 Then He said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” From that hour the disciple took her into his own household.”
4 Abandonment	Matthew 27:46, “About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?””	Mark 15:34, “At the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which is translated, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?””
5 Distress				John 19:28, “After this, Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, to fulfill the Scripture, said, ‘I am thirsty.”
6 Completion				John 19:30, ” Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.”
7 Reunion			Luke 23:46, “And Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said, ‘Father, INTO YOUR HANDS I COMMIT MY SPIRIT.’ Having said this, He breathed His last.”