Translations
Modern
So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first man who had been crucified with Jesus, and those of the other.
Traditional
Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him.
Literal
So the soldiers came, and indeed they broke the legs of the first, and of the other one having been crucified with Him.
Latin
Venerunt ergo milites: et primi quidem fregerunt crura, et alterius, qui crucifixus est cum eo.
Interlinear
Greek
English
So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first man who had been crucified with Jesus, and those of the other.
Notes
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
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Bone Caesarea Crucifixion John, Gospel of Passion Preparation, Day of Procurator
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Taken Down from the Cross and Buried (Just Outside Jerusalem) Legs of the Crucified, Broken