John 19:33

But when they came to Jesus, they saw that he was dead by this time, and so his legs were not broken;

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In The King James Version

But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:

In Context

32So the men of the army came, and the legs of the first were broken and then of the other who was put to death on the cross with Jesus:

34But one of the men made a wound in his side with a spear, and straight away there came out blood and water.

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Cross References

Exodus 12:46It is to be taken in one house; not a bit of the flesh is to be taken out of the house, and no bone of it may be broken.

Luke 8:53And they were laughing at him, being certain that she was dead.

Matthew Henry on John 19:32-38

The Crucifixion. 31 The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was a high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. 32 Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. 33 But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: 34 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side,… Read the whole commentary →

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