John 19:31-38 ▼

31 Now then, since it was the day of preparation, to prevent the bodies from remaining on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews requested of Pilate that their legs be broken, and the bodies be taken away.

32 So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first man, and of the other who was crucified with Him;

33 but after they came to Jesus, when they saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs.

34 Yet one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out.

35 And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.

36 For these things took place so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “NOT A BONE OF HIM SHALL BE BROKEN.”

37 And again another Scripture says, “THEY WILL LOOK AT HIM WHOM THEY PIERCED.”

38 Now after these things Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but a secret one for fear of the Jews, requested of Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate granted permission. So he came and took away His body.