31 Since it was the preparation day,[a] the Jews did not want the bodies to remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a special[b] day). They requested that Pilate have the men's legs broken and that [their bodies] be taken away.[c]
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So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first man and of the other one who had been crucified with Him.
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When they came to Jesus, they did not break His legs since they saw that He was already dead.
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But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and at once blood and water came out.
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He who saw this has testified[d] so that you also may believe. His testimony is true, and he knows he is telling the truth.[e]
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For these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled:[f] Not one of His bones will be broken. [g]
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Also, another Scripture says: They will look at the One they pierced. [h]