WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1991 (August) Question 22

Question 22

Trial and Death of Jesus

All the following were the words of Jesus on the cross except

  1. A.'My father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me'.
  2. B.'….. today you will be with me in paradise'
  3. C.'Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.'
  4. D.'Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit'
  5. E.'My God, my God, why has thou forsaken me?'
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A ('My father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me'.)

Explanation

"Let this cup pass from me" was prayed in Gethsemane before the arrest (Matthew 26:39); the others were said on the cross.