JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2001 Question 34

Question 34

Trial and Death of Jesus

According to Luke, Jesus' last words on the cross were

  1. A."Woman, behold your Son!"
  2. B."Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!"
  3. C." I thirst"
  4. D." Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do".
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B ("Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!")

Explanation

Luke records that Jesus cried with a loud voice, 'Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!' and breathed His last (Luke 23:46).