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Luke 23:46 Cross-References

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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.

Luke 23:46 (KJV)

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Commentary on Luke 23:46

Jesus' final words: 'Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.' The prayer quotes Psalm 31:5, a bedtime prayer of trust. Jesus consciously, voluntarily surrendered His spirit—He wasn't killed; He laid down His life (John 10:18). The address 'Father' maintains intimate relationship even in death. 'Commend' (Greek 'paratithēmi,' παρατίθημι) means to deposit for safekeeping—Jesus entrusts His spirit to the Father's care. 'Gave up the ghost' (Greek 'exepneusen,' ἐξέπνευσεν, breathed out) indicates Jesus' voluntary death. This peaceful surrender contras...

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