John 19:33
but when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.
New Heart English Bible
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 pierced his side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out.
Cross References
Exodus 12:46In one house shall it be eaten; you shall not carry forth anything of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall you break a bone of it.
Luke 8:53They were ridiculing 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 →