Bible Verses About "Why Did Jesus Have to Die on the Cross"
Jesus died as a substitutionary sacrifice to pay the penalty for human sin and reconcile humanity to God.
Jesus died as a substitutionary sacrifice to pay the penalty for human sin and reconcile humanity to God.
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." — Romans 5:8 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Why Did Jesus Have to Die on the Cross?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
"For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."
"When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost."
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