Bible Verses About "What Is Good Friday"
Good Friday is the day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, called 'good' because His sacrifice accomplished salvation.
Good Friday is the day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, called 'good' because His sacrifice accomplished salvation.
"When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost." — John 19:30 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Good Friday?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost."
"And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost."
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
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