John 19:33

But when they came to Jesus, they did not break his legs since they saw that he was already dead.

Text-Critical English NT

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 soldiers came and broke the legs of the first man and of the other who had been crucified with him.

34Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus' side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out.

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Cross References

Luke 8:53And they began laughing at him, knowing 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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