Prayers of Jesus
Jesus' Prayer on the Cross
Father, Forgive Them
Description
Even while being crucified, Jesus prayed for His executioners, demonstrating perfect love for enemies and the forgiving heart that believers are called to emulate.
Key Verses
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.