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John 19:33 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: "
John 19:33
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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 an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him.
But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:
But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.
And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe.
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John 19:1
"Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged"
John 19:2
"And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,"
John 19:3
"And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands."
John 19:4
"Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him."
John 19:5
"Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!"
John 19:6
"When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him."
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