John 19:28 meaning and explanation
After this, knowing that everything had now been accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.”
John 19:28, Berean Standard Bible
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Jesus speaks from the cross, near the end of his suffering. John presents him as fully aware that his work is nearly complete, and his request for a drink is framed as a deliberate act of fulfillment rather than a mere physical reflex.
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