John 19:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

After everything that had happened, Jesus knew he had completed what he came to do. But there was still one prophecy left to fulfill, so he said, 'I'm thirsty.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even in his final moments, Jesus was making sure every promise God made would come true.

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The crowd was absolutely amazed when they watched it all happen — people who couldn't speak were suddenly talking, those with missing limbs were completely healed, people who couldn't walk were up and moving, and the blind could see everything. They couldn't help but praise the God of Israel for what they witnessed.

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