John 19:28-30

[28] After Jesus knowing that all things now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. [29] Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: a spunge with vinegar, put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. [30] When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

What is the context of John 19:28-30?

What does John 19:28-30 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

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 He also omitted Jesus" words that indicated that the Father had withdrawn from Him (cf.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.