John 19:28 nasb — After this, Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, to fulfill the Scripture, *said, "I am thirst…

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"After this, Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, to fulfill the Scripture, *said, "I am thirsty.""

— John 19:28, NASB

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John 19 — Context

25

Therefore the soldiers did these things. But standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.

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When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He *said to His mother, "Woman, behold, your son!"

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Then He *said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" From that hour the disciple took her into his own household.

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After this, Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, to fulfill the Scripture, *said, "I am thirsty."

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A jar full of sour wine was standing there; so they put a sponge full of the sour wine upon a branch of hyssop and brought it up to His mouth.

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Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.

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Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), asked 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 NASB reads: “After this, Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, to fulfill the Scripture, *said, "I am thirsty."”
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 (NASB): “After this, Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, to fulfill the Scripture, *said, "I am thirsty."” 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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