The seven sayings form part of a Christian meditation that is often used during Lent, Holy Week and Good Friday.
The traditional order of the sayings is:
•1. Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do (Luke 23:34).
•2. Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise (Luke 23:43).
•3. Woman, behold your son: behold your mother (John 19:26-27).
•4. Eli Eli lema sabachthani? ("My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?", Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34).
•5. I thirst (John 19:28).
•6. It is finished (John 19:30).
•7. Father, into your hands I commit my spirit (Luke 23:46).