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12 Bible verses about the Cross KJV
These verses cover what happened at the crucifixion and what the New Testament says it accomplished — the price paid, the handwriting blotted out, the veil torn from the top down, and the seven sayings from the cross itself.
Also called Crucifixion · Jesus Death · Calvary
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1 Corinthians 1:18 · KJV
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Galatians 6:14 · KJV
But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
Colossians 2:14 · KJV
Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
1 Peter 2:24 · KJV
Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
Isaiah 53:5 · KJV
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
John 19:30 · KJV
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
Philippians 2:8 · KJV
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Hebrews 12:2 · KJV
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Galatians 2:20 · KJV
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Romans 5:8 · KJV
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Luke 23:34 · KJV
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
Colossians 1:20 · KJV
And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
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