What Are the Last Words of Jesus in the Bible KJV?

Jesus’ final recorded words in the Bible are “Surely I come quickly” in Revelation 22:20. His last words before ascending are recorded in Acts 1:8, while the Gospels record His final sayings on the cross.

The final words recorded in the Bible

Near the end of Revelation, Jesus says, “Surely I come quickly.” John answers, “Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” Because Revelation is the Bible’s final book, Revelation 22:20 contains the last directly quoted words of Jesus in the KJV canon.

These words affirm the promise repeated throughout Revelation’s closing chapter: Christ will come again.

Jesus’ last words before the ascension

Acts 1:8 records Jesus telling the apostles that they would receive power after the Holy Ghost came upon them and would be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judaea, Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. The next verse says He was taken up while they watched.

If “last words” means His final recorded statement before ascending from the mount of Olives, Acts 1:8 is the relevant passage.

Jesus’ last words on the cross

The four Gospels preserve several sayings spoken during the crucifixion. John records, “It is finished,” after which Jesus bowed His head and gave up the ghost. Luke records, “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit,” followed by His death.

These accounts emphasize different sayings and do not individually provide a complete minute-by-minute sequence. Consequently, questions about the last saying on the cross should identify which Gospel account is being discussed rather than blending distinct categories of “last words.”