^{31 Ref} Therefore the Jews, because it was the Preparation Day, so that the bodies wouldn't remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a special one), asked of Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

^{32 Ref} Therefore the soldiers came, and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who was crucified with him;

³³ but when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was already dead, they didn't break his legs.

^{34 Ref} However one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out.

^{35 Ref} He who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, that you may believe.