John.19.31

John 19:31

KJV

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.

Jesus’ Side Is Pierced

Cross References

Exodus 12:16

KJV GOD

And in the first day there shall be an holy convocation, and in the seventh day there shall be an holy convocation to you; no manner of work shall be done in them, save that which every man must eat, that only may be done of you.

The Feast of Unleavened Bread

Feast of Unleavened Bread

Deuteronomy 21:23

KJV Jesus

His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the Lord thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.

Cursed Is Anyone Hung on a Tree

Joshua 8:29

KJV

And the king of Ai he hanged on a tree until eventide: and as soon as the sun was down, Joshua commanded that they should take his carcase down from the tree, and cast it at the entering of the gate of the city, and raise thereon a great heap of stones, that remaineth unto this day.

The Conquest of Ai

Joshua 10:26

KJV

And afterward Joshua smote them, and slew them, and hanged them on five trees: and they were hanging upon the trees until the evening.

The Victory at Makkedah

Matthew 27:62

KJV

Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,

The Guards at the Tomb

John 19:14

KJV

And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!

The Soldiers Mock Jesus

John 19:42

KJV

There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.