John:19:28-37

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* After this , Jesus , (knowing that all was now accomplished ,) that the scripture might be fulfilled , said , * And there was a vessel there full of vinegar , they filled a sponge with vinegar , and , having fastened it to a twig of hyssop , held it to his mouth . * When Jesus had received the vinegar , he said , and bowing his head , yielded up his spirit . * The Jews , therefore , lest the bodies should remain on the cross on the Sabbath , for it was the preparation , (and that Sabbath was a great day ,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken , and the bodies might be removed . * Accordingly , the soldiers came , and broke the legs of the first and of the other , who were crucified with him . * But when they came to Jesus , and found that he was already dead , they did not break his legs . * But one of the soldiers with a spear , pierced his side , whence blood and water immediately issued . * He was an eye-witness , who attests this , and his testimony deserves credit : nay , he is conscious that he speaks truth , that you may believe . * «For these things happened that the scripture might be verified ,» 'None of his bones shall be broken .' * «Again , the scripture elsewhere says ,» 'They shall look on him whom they have pierced .'

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