John 19:17-27
“And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst. And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. Pilate answered, What I have written I have written. Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did. Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.”

What does John 19:17-27 mean?
John 19:17-27 is a significant passage in the Bible, as it describes the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the events that occurred during that time. This passage illuminates the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus, as well as the love and care he showed to those closest to him even…
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As we journey to the majestic yet harrowing moments of the crucifixion, we are reminded of the profound sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for each of us. In John 19:17-27 of the King James Version, we witness the culmination of Jesus' mission on earth. "And he bearing his cross…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer at Golgotha: Embracing Sacrifice and Love
Heavenly Father, As I bow before You today, my heart is filled with reverence and awe for the profound act of love and sacrifice that took place at Golgotha, as illustrated in the words of John 19:17-27. I come to You with a humble spirit, seeking to reflect on the sacred…
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