John 19:33

But when they came to Iesus, and saw that he was dead alreadie, they brake not his legges.

Geneva Bible 1599

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

32Then came the souldiers and brake the legges of the first, and of the other, which was crucified with Iesus.

34But one of the souldiers with a speare pearced his side, and foorthwith came there out blood and water.

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Cross References

Exodus 12:46In one house shall it bee eaten: thou shalt carie none of ye flesh out of the house, neither shall ye breake a bone thereof.

Luke 8:53And they laught him to scorne, 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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