John 19:32

So the soldiers came, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other that was crucified with Him. But coming to Jesus,

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him.

In Context

31The Jews therefore, that the bodies might not remain upon the cross on the sabbath-day, because it was now the preparation, (for that sabbath-day was an high-day) desired Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

33as they saw He was dead already, they did not break his legs:

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Cross References

Luke 23:39And one of the malefactors that were executed with Him reviled Him, saying, If thou be the Messiah, save thyself and us.

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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