Jesus’ poignant statement, “It is finished,” spoken while hanging on the cross, captures a crucial moment in Christian theology and signifies the conclusion of His redemptive mission. For believers throughout the ages, this verse from the Bible—found in the Gospel of John 19:30—has held great spiritual value and served as a basis for reflection. We examine the contextual richness of this remark in this investigation, revealing its nuanced meaning and appreciating its transformational power for Christians who aim to comprehend the breadth of God’s redemptive plan.

Jesus Said It Is Finished Bible Verse

1.  John 19:30

“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”

2. Hebrews 9:12 

“He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.”

3. Colossians 2:14 

“Having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.”

4. Romans 5:8 

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this, While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

5. Ephesians 1:7 

“In him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”

6. 1 Peter 1:18-19

“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.”

7. Hebrews 10:14

“For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.”

8. Isaiah 53:5

“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed.”

9. 1 Corinthians 15:57

“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

10. Romans 8:1

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

11. John 19:28

“Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, ‘I am thirsty.'”

12. John 19:29

“A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips.”

13. John 19:30

“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”

14. Matthew 26:39

“Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, ‘My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.'”

15. Isaiah 53:10

“Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the Lord makes his life an offering for sin, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the Lord will prosper in his hand.”

16. Luke 22:42

“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”

17. Mark 14:36

“Abba, Father,’ he said, ‘everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.'”

18. Hebrews 12:2

“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

19. Psalm 22:16

“Dogs surround me, a pack of villains encircles me; they pierce my hands and my feet.”

20. Philippians 2:8

“And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!”

21. Titus 2:14

“who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.”

22. Galatians 3:13

“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: ‘Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.'”

23. Ephesians 1:7

“In him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”

24. Colossians 1:13–14

“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

25. 1 Peter 1:18–19

“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.”

26. Hebrews 9:12

“He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.”

27. 1 Corinthians 6:20

“you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”

28. Romans 3:24

“and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”

29. Hebrews 9:15

“For this reason, Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.”

30. Revelation 5:9

“And they sang a new song, saying: ‘You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals because you were slain, and with your blood, you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.'”

31. Acts 2:23

“This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross.”

32. Isaiah 46:10

“I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.'”

33. Ephesians 1:9–10

“he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.”

34. Revelation 13:8

“All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written in the Lamb’s book of life, the Lamb who was slain from the creation of the world.”

35. Galatians 4:4-5

“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.”

36. Romans 8:28

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

37. Isaiah 14:24

“The Lord Almighty has sworn, ‘Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will happen.'”

38. Proverbs 19:21

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”

39. Jeremiah 29:11

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'”

40. Romans 11:33

“Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!”

41. 1 Corinthians 1:18

“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.”

42. Colossians 2:15

“And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.”

43. Galatians 6:14

“May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.”

44. Philippians 2:8-9

“And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name.”

45. 1 Peter 2:24

“He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds, you have been healed.”

46. Galatians 3:13

“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: ‘Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.'”

47. 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

48. Romans 8:37

“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

49. Colossians 1:20

“and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.”

50. Hebrews 12:2

“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

51. Romans 6:6

“For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.”

52. 2 Corinthians 5:17

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

53. Galatians 2:20

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

54. Colossians 3:1-3

“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.”

55. Romans 8:1

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

56. Galatians 5:24

“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.”

57. Ephesians 2:10

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

58. Romans 12:2

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

59. 2 Corinthians 4:16

“Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”

60. Philippians 4:13

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

 

Conclusion

Looking again at the moving statement, “It is finished,” we discover that it is more than just a closing observation on a historical moment; rather, it is a timeless confirmation of God’s final victory over sin and death. This Bible text, which resonates with concepts of grace, redemption, and the accomplishment of divine purpose, is a cornerstone of Christian doctrine. Let us remember this as we consider the meaning of Jesus’ teachings: by His death, a new covenant was made that provides Christians with a way to peace and eternal life. May the words “It is finished” always reverberate in our hearts, encouraging unshakable trust and thankfulness for the salvation made possible by Christ’s accomplished work on the cross.