John 19:28

"Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” From that hour, the disciple took her to his own home."

Key Reflection

In this passage, Jesus transfers the care of his mother to John, symbolizing the transition of spiritual authority and responsibility. This act foreshadows the new covenant where believers are adopted as children into God's family, with Christ as their head and mediator.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verses 28-30. See Barnes "Mt 27:46, also Mt 27:47-50. That the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. See Ps 69:21. Thirst was one of the most distressing circumstances attending the crucifixion. The wounds were highly inflamed, and a raging fever was caused, usually, by the sufferings on the cross, and this was accompanied by insupportable thirst. See Barnes "Mt 27:35". A Mameluke, or Turkish officer, was crucified, it is said in an Arabic manuscript recently translated, on the banks of the river Barads, under the castle of Damascus. He was nailed to the cross on Friday, and remained till Sunday noon, when he died.

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