John 19:33

But after they had approached Jesus, when they saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.

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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

32Therefore, the soldiers approached, and, indeed, they broke the legs of the first one, and of the other who was crucified with him.

34Instead, one of the soldiers opened his side with a lance, and immediately there went out blood and water.

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Cross References

Exodus 12:46In one house it shall be eaten; you shall not carry its flesh outside, nor shall you break its bone.

Luke 8:53And they derided him, knowing that she had died.

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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