John 19:31-37 Then the Jews, as it was the preparation, that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, for that sabbath day was a great day, besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken down.

Anderson⁽ⁱ⁾ ³¹ Then the Jews, as it was the preparation, that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, for that sabbath day was a great day, besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken down. ³² Then came the soldiers and broke the legs of the first, and of the other that was 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 immediately there came out blood and water. ³⁵ And he that saw it has given testimony, and his testimony is true, and he knows that he speaks the truth, that you may believe; ³⁶ for these things were done that the scripture might be fulfilled: A bone of him shall not be broken. ³⁷ And again another scripture says: They shall look on him whom they pierced.