John 19:31-35 It was Preparation and the Jews insisted that bodies not remain on the stake on the Sabbath. The day of that Sabbath was a high day. They asked Pilate that the legs be broken and that they might be taken away.

NSB⁽ⁱ⁾ ³¹ It was Preparation and the Jews insisted that bodies not remain on the stake on the Sabbath. The day of that Sabbath was a high day. They asked Pilate that the legs be broken and that they might be taken away. ³² The soldiers broke the legs of the two who were impaled with him. ³³ When they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already so they did not break his legs. ³⁴ The soldier with the spear pierced his side and suddenly blood and water came out. ³⁵ He who saw testified and his testimony is true. He knows and he speaks truth that you also may believe.