Good Friday is the quietest day of the church year. Christians remember the suffering and death of Jesus—not to remain in darkness, but because without Good Friday there would be no Easter. Here you will find 20 Bible verses for Good Friday for devotionals, church services, and personal reflection.
The Way to the Cross
Verses from the Passion story from Gethsemane to Golgotha.
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Then Jesus said to them: My soul is sorrowful even unto death; remain here, and watch with me!
Matthew 26:38
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And he went away a little, fell on his face, and prayed, and said: O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt!
Matthew 26:39Answered prayerObedience
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And it came to pass, that he wrestled with death, and prayed more earnestly. And his sweat became as drops of blood falling unto the earth.
Luke 22:44
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Then Pilate took Jesus and scourged him. And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it upon his head, and clothed him with purple.
John 19:1-2
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Then Jesus came out, and bare a crown of thorns, and was clothed with purple. And he saith unto them: Behold, this is the man!
John 19:5
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And he bare his cross, and went forth into the place which is called the place of a skull, which is called Golgotha in Hebrew.
John 19:17
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But Jesus said: Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do!
Luke 23:34aCrucifixionForgiveness
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And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, and said: Eli, Eli, lama asabthani? which is translated: My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Mark 15:34Crucifixion
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And when Jesus had taken the vinegar, he said: It is finished! and bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
John 19:30Crucifixion
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And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and said: Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit! And having said this, he gave up the ghost.
Luke 23:46CrucifixionGod's hand
Bible texts: Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.
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What is celebrated on Good Friday?
On Good Friday, Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. The name comes from the Old High German "kara" – lamentation, mourning. In Germany, the day is a quiet holiday: bells are silent, altars are kept simple, and in many Protestant churches, it is one of the most important days of worship of the year. In English, it is called "Good Friday" – good Friday –, because Christians believe that on this day, good itself happened: God reconciled the world to himself (2 Corinthians 5:19).
Selecting Bible verses for Good Friday
For a devotional or card for Good Friday, verses that do not sugarcoat the suffering but nevertheless carry hope are suitable. Isaiah 53 has been the central text for this for centuries. If you are writing to someone on this day who is suffering themselves, you can refer to Hebrews 4:15: Jesus knows weakness from personal experience. Verses for Palm Sunday, which begins Holy Week, you will find at Bible verses for Palm Sunday, for the Lord's Supper on Maundy Thursday at Bible verses for the Lord's Supper, and the way further to Easter at Bible verses for Easter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Good Friday mean?
Good Friday is the day on which Christians remember the death of Jesus on the cross. "Good" comes from the Old High German word for lamentation and mourning.
Which Bible verse is suitable for Good Friday?
Isaiah 53:5 ("by his stripes we are healed"), John 19:30 ("It is finished"), and John 3:16 are particularly often chosen.
