John 19:30 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 19:30

When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar ,.... Of the Roman soldiers, who offered it to him, either by way of reproach, or to quench his thirst; and he drank of it, as is very likely: he said, it is finished ; that is, the whole will of God; as that he should be incarnate, be exposed to shame and reproach, and suffer much, and die; the whole work his Father gave him to do, which was to preach the Gospel, work miracles, and obtain eternal salvation for his people, all which were now... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:30

It is finished - As if he had said: "I have executed the great designs of the Almighty - I have satisfied the demands of his justice - I have accomplished all that was written in the prophets, and suffered the utmost malice of my enemies; and now the way to the holy of holies is made manifest through my blood." An awful, yet a glorious finish. Through this tragical death God is reconciled to man, and the kingdom of heaven opened to every believing soul. "Shout heaven and earth, this Sum of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:30

Verse 30 30.It is finished. He repeats the same word which he had lately employed, (181) Now this word, which Christ employs, well deserves our attention; for it shows that the whole accomplishment of our salvation, and all the parts of it, are contained in his death. We have already stated that his resurrection is not separated from his death, but Christ only intends to keep our faith fixed on himself alone, and not to allow it to turn aside in any direction whatever. The meaning, therefore,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:25-30

(5) The words on the cross. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:28-30

The death of Jesus. After he has thus ministered to others, attention is turned to himself. I. THE THIRST OF THE SUFFERER . "After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst." 1. The burning fever caused by the inflammation of his wounds made him athirst. The cry attests his extreme suffering. 2. The minute fulfillment of prophecy is present to the Sufferer's mind. "They gave me vinegar to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:30

(d) " It is finished !"— the great victory of completed sacrifice . When he had received the vinegar, he said ( τετέλεσται ), It is finished! and he bowed his head and delivered up his spirit. The other evangelists record yet another word of Divine and sublime submission, "Father, into thy hands," etc. John simply adds the climax, and leaves the Divine, inscrutable, mysterious fact in its awful grandeur. The world's debt was paid. The types and symbolism of the old covenant had been... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:30

The sixth word from the cross. To this solemn, awful moment Jesus had been looking forward during the whole of his ministry. As the ministry drew to a close he felt the approach of its consummation, and again and again gave utterance to his feelings. He knew that the hour had come, that he was about to leave the world; he had looked up to the Father and had said, "I come to thee." And now the reason for living was over, and nothing remained for him but to die. The end was marked by the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:30

The finished work. From the nature of the case this could not be more than a mere ejaculation; but the meaning is plain enough to those who wilt put their minds into a state to perceive it. Suppose you have a friend who is building a house. You had been present when the foundation was laid, and from time to time you had watched the progress of the building. At last your friend breaks in on you some morning with the cry, "It is finished!" You would know at once what he meant—that the house... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 19:28-30

See the notes at Matthew 27:46-50.That the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst - See Psalms 69:21. Thirst was one of the most distressing circumstances attending the crucifixion. The wounds were highly inflamed, and a raging fever was caused, usually, by the sufferings on the cross, and this was accompanied by insupportable thirst. See the notes at Matthew 27:35. A Mameluke, or Turkish officer, was crucified, it is said in an Arabic manuscript recently translated, on the banks of the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 19:28-30

John 19:28-30. After this After what is related above; and after other events recorded by the other evangelists, such as the three hours supernatural darkness, and the doleful exclamation of Jesus, Eloi, Eloi, &c., of which see notes on Matthew 27:46-47; Mark 15:34; Jesus, knowing that all things All the grievous and terrible sufferings he had to endure; were now upon the point of being accomplished And being parched with a violent drought: that the scripture might be fulfilled ... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 19:30

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:30

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:30

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:25-30

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:28-30

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:30

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:30

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:30

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 19:28-30

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 19:28-30

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