19:31 |
Then the Jews, because it was the preparation day, so that the bodies would not remain upon the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a great day), they petitioned Pilate in order that their legs might be broken, and they might be taken away. |
19:32 |
Therefore, the soldiers approached, and, indeed, they broke the legs of the first one, and of the other who was crucified with him. |
19:33 |
But after they had approached Jesus, when they saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. |
19:34 |
Instead, one of the soldiers opened his side with a lance, and immediately there went out blood and water. |
19:35 |
And he who saw this has offered testimony, and his testimony is true. And he knows that he speaks the truth, so that you also may believe. |
19:36 |
For these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “You shall not break a bone of him.” |
19:37 |
And again, another Scripture says: “They shall look upon him, whom they have pierced.” |
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