After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, said,
I thirst.
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Theophilus of Antioch
AD 184
Some say that the hyssop is put here for reed, its leaves being like a reed.
Our Lord gave up His ghost to God the Father, showing that the souls of the saints do not remain in the tomb, but go into the hand of the Father of all while sinners are reserved - for the place of punishment, i.e. hell.
