John 19:31

Translations

Modern

It was the day of Preparation, and the next day was a High Sabbath. In order that the bodies would not remain on the cross during the Sabbath, the Jews asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies removed.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Therefore the Jews, because it was the Preparation, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath—for that Sabbath was a high day—asked Pilate that their legs might be broken and that they might be taken away.

Latin

Judæi ergo (quoniam parasceve erat) ut non remanerent in cruce corpora sabbato (erat enim magnus dies ille sabbati), rogaverunt Pilatum ut frangerentur eorum crura, et tollerentur.

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English

It was the day of Preparation, and the next day was a High Sabbath. In order that the bodies would not remain on the cross during the Sabbath, the Jews asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies removed.

Notes

John 19:31–33

The Jewish authorities, eager to complete the crucifixion before Sabbath began at dusk, asked Pilate to break the legs of the men. It was common to break the legs of those crucified with a tool. It caused them to stop breathing and bleed excessively because the victim could not push themselves up to breathe.

Theme notes and profiles

Jewish Leaders Pontius Pilate The Cross and Passover

Events

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Parallels

Zechariah 12:10–14

People

Day of Preparation: The day before the Sabbath or Passover Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Pilate: Roman governor who presided over Jesus' trial Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Bone Caesarea Crucifixion John, Gospel of Passion Preparation, Day of Procurator

Topics

Burial of Persons Hanged, Always on the Days of Execution Day: Th Sixth Day of the Week Called Preparation Day Good Friday Jesus, the Christ: Taken Down from the Cross and Buried (Just Outside Jerusalem) Legs of the Crucified, Broken Preparation Day: General Scriptures Concerning Sabbath: Preparations for The Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Feast of the Passover: The Day Before the Sabbath In, Called the Preparation The Feast of the Passover: The Sabbath In, a High Day

John 19:31

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