33 But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. 34 But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out (A)blood and water. 35 (B)He who saw it has borne witness—(C)his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth—(D)that you also may believe. 36 (E)For these things took place that the Scripture might be fulfilled: (F)“Not one of his bones (G)will be broken.” 37 And again another Scripture says, (H)“They will look on him whom they have pierced.”

Jesus Is Buried

38 (I)After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly (J)for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body.

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