Here are Christ's 7 final phrases that he utters while upon the cross:

Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.

Luke 23:34

"Love your enemies, … do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which … persecute you" (Matt. 5:44). Christ not only taught, but also exemplified forgiveness throughout his entire life.

Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Luke 23:43

Christ cares for and gives hope to everyone, criminals and sinners included.

Behold thy son! ... Behold thy mother!

John 19 26-27

Jesus entrusts his mother into the care of John, the one "whom he loved".

My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Matthew 27:46

Christ descended below all things, even those times when we feel alone.

I thirst.

John 19:28

More evidence of Christ descending below all things, including physical needs and agony of pain.

It is finished.

John 19:30

The atonement is complete.

Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.

Luke 23: 46

Even after feeling forsaken/deserted, Jesus trusts in, and submits to Heavenly Father.