John 19:33
but when they came to Jesus they saw he was already dead, so they didn't break his legs.
Free Bible Version
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
34However, one of the soldiers stuck a spear into his side, and blood mixed with water came out.
Cross References
Exodus 12:46It has to be eaten inside the house. You are not allowed to take any of the meat outside the house, or to break any of the bones.
Luke 8:53They laughed at him, because they knew 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 →