John 19:28-31
New American Standard Bible
28 After this, Jesus, (A)knowing that all things had already been accomplished, (B)in order that the Scripture would be fulfilled, *said, “(C)I am thirsty.” 29 A jar full of sour wine was standing there; so (D)they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a branch of hyssop and brought it up to His mouth. 30 Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “(E)It is finished!” And He bowed His head and (F)gave up His spirit.
Care of the Body of Jesus
31 Now then, since it was (G)the day of preparation, to prevent (H)the bodies from remaining on the cross on the Sabbath ([a]for that Sabbath was a (I)high day), the Jews requested of Pilate that their legs be broken, and the bodies be taken away.
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- John 19:31 Lit for the day of that Sabbath was great
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