John 19:36

For all this took place that the Scripture might be fulfilled which declares, "Not one of His bones shall be broken."

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.

In Context

35This statement is the testimony of an eye-witness, and it is true. He knows that he is telling the truth--in order that you also may believe.

37And again another Scripture says, "They shall look on Him whom they have pierced."

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Cross References

Matthew 1:22All this took place in fulfilment of what the Lord had spoken through the Prophet,

John 19:28After this, Jesus, knowing that everything was now brought to an end, said--that the Scripture might be fulfilled, "I am thirsty."

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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