John 19:28-30

6. The death of Jesus 19:28-30 (cf. Matthew 27:48-50; Mark 15:36-37; Luke 23:46)

John did not mention the darkness that came over the land, as the other evangelists did (cf. Matthew 27:45; Mark 15:33; Luke 23:44-45). This is noteworthy in view of John’s interest in the light and darkness motif. Perhaps he did not want to detract attention from the person of Jesus. He also omitted Jesus’ words that indicated that the Father had withdrawn from Him (cf. Matthew 27:46-47; Mark 15:34-35). This is understandable since throughout this Gospel John stressed the Son’s essential unity with the Father. The Father’s temporary separation from the Son in judgment did not vitiate their essential unity.