John 19:31-37
English Standard Version
Jesus' Side Is Pierced
31 Since it was (A)the day of Preparation, and (B)so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was (C)a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken and that they might be taken away. 32 So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first, and of the other (D)who had been crucified with him. 33 But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. 34 But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out (E)blood and water. 35 (F)He who saw it has borne witness—(G)his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth—(H)that you also may believe. 36 (I)For these things took place that the Scripture might be fulfilled: (J)“Not one of his bones (K)will be broken.” 37 And again another Scripture says, (L)“They will look on him whom they have pierced.”
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John 19:31-37
Christian Standard Bible
Jesus’s Side Pierced
31 Since it was the preparation day,(A) the Jews did not want the bodies(B) to remain on the cross(C) on the Sabbath(D) (for that Sabbath was a special[a] day). They requested that Pilate have the men’s legs broken and that their bodies be taken away.(E) 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.(F) 34 But one of the soldiers pierced(G) his side(H) with a spear, and at once blood and water(I) came out. 35 He who saw this has testified(J) so that you also may believe. His testimony is true, and he knows he is telling the truth.(K) 36 For these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled:(L) Not one of his bones will be broken.[b](M) 37 Also, another Scripture says: They will look at the one they pierced.[c](N)
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