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One common question people ask is how long it has been since Jesus was crucified on the cross. The majority of Bible scholars believe Jesus died in 30 or 33 A.D. If he died in 30 A.D., 2022 marks 1,992 years since his death. 2023 will be 1,993 years. 2030 will be 2,000 years.
Just as the men who signed our nation’s Declaration of Independence over 200 years ago accomplished something that is still with us, so—in a far greater way—what Jesus did on the cross 2,000 years ago is still with us. Why did He die? He died because God loves us and He wants us to spend eternity with Him in heaven.
Jesus died approximately 1,995 years ago. The specific dates of Jesus’ death are not given in the Bible; clues are based on historical timelines.
Virtually all scholars believe, for various reasons, that Jesus was crucified in the spring of either AD 30 or AD 33, with the majority opting for the former. (The evidence from astronomy narrows the possibilities to AD 27, 30, 33, or 34).
Historians and theologians agree that Jesus was approximately thirty-three years old at the time of His crucifixion. These facts are supported by outside sources including the Jewish historian Josephus, and the Roman historian Tacitus.
According to the best estimates of biblical scholars and historical evidence, Jesus died on Friday, April 3rd, AD 33, at approximately 3 PM, a few hours before the beginning of Passover day and the Sabbath.
How long was Jesus on the cross, what were the 7 last words of Jesus on the cross, and what happened during his last hours? We have the accounts of the crucifixion recorded in the Gospel books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Jesus hung on the cross for approximately six hours until He took His final breath. While Jesus was on the cross, soldiers cast lots for His clothing. Onlookers shouted insults and jeered.
In this blog post, we will explore the historical context of Jesus’ life and death, determine the most widely accepted date range for his crucifixion, and calculate how many years have passed since that momentous event.
Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity, died on a Roman cross as recorded in Matthew 27:27–56, Mark 15:21–38, Luke 23:26–49, and John 19:16–37.