John 19:28-38

Holman Christian Standard Bible

The Finished Work of Jesus

²⁸ After^(A) this, when Jesus knew that everything was now accomplished^(B) that the Scripture might be fulfilled, He said, “I’m thirsty!”^{(C) 29} A jar full of sour wine was sitting there; so they fixed a sponge full of sour wine on hyssop^[a](D) and held it up to His mouth.

³⁰ When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!”^(E) Then bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.^(F)

Jesus’ Side Pierced

³¹ Since it was the preparation day,^(G) the Jews did not want the bodies^(H) to remain on the cross^(I) on the Sabbath^(J) (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.^{(K) 32} So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first man and of the other one who had been crucified with Him. ³³ When they came to Jesus, they did not break His legs since they saw that He was already dead.^{(L) 34} But one of the soldiers pierced^(M) His side^(N) with a spear, and at once blood and water^(O) came out. ³⁵ He who saw this has testified^(P) so that you also may believe. His testimony is true, and he knows he is telling the truth.^{(Q) 36} For these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled:^(R) Not one of His bones will be broken.^{(S)[c] 37} Also, another Scripture says: They will look at the One they pierced.^(T)[d]

Jesus’ Burial

³⁸ After^(U) this, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus—but secretly because of his fear of the Jews—asked Pilate that he might remove Jesus’ body.^(V) Pilate gave him permission, so he came and took His body away.