John 19:31-35
John 19:31
Now then, since it was the day of preparation, to prevent the bodies from remaining on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews requested of Pilate that their legs be broken, and the bodies be taken away.
John 19:32
So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first man, and of the other who was crucified with Him;
John 19:33
but after they came to Jesus, when they saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs.
John 19:34
Yet one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out.
John 19:35
And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.