mnt - John:19:28-37

mnt@John:19:28 @ After that, when Jesus knew that everything was now accomplished, he said in fulfilment of the words of Scripture, "I am thirsty."

mnt@John:19:29 @ There was a jar full of vinegar standing there; and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon a stalk of hyssop, and put it to his lips.

mnt@John:19:30 @ Then after he had taken the vinegar, Jesus said, "IT IS FINISHED!" And bowing his head, he yielded up his spirit.

mnt@John:19:31 @ It was Preparation Day, so in order to prevent the bodies hanging on the cross during the Sabbath (for the Sabbath was a great day) the Jews begged Pilate to have the legs broken, and the bodies taken away.

mnt@John:19:32 @ So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first man and of the other who had been crucified with him.

mnt@John:19:33 @ But upon coming to Jesus they saw that he was already dead, and did not break his legs.

mnt@John:19:34 @ One of the soldiers, however, pierced his side with a lance, and immediately blood and water flowed out.

mnt@John:19:35 @ And he who saw it has borne testimony, and his testimony is trustworthy, and he knows that he is telling the truth in order that you may believe.

mnt@John:19:36 @ For this happened that the Scripture might be fulfilled, Not one of his bones shall be broken.

mnt@John:19:37 @ And again another Scripture says, They shall look on him whom they have pierced.