John 19:28 kjv — After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.

King James Version

"After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst."

— John 19:28, King James Version

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John 19 — Context

25

Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

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When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

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Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

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After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.

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Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.

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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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The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

John 19:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 19:28 say?
John 19:28 in the King James Version reads: “After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.”
Where is John 19:28 in the Bible?
John 19:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 19, verse 28.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 19:28.
What translation should I read John 19:28 in?
John 19:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 19:28?
John 19:28 reads (KJV): “After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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