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The Jews therefore, because it was the Preparation, that the bodies should not remain on the cross upon the sabbath (for the day of that sabbath was a high [day]), asked of Pilate that their legs might be broken, and [that] they might be taken away.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

The Preparation (παρασκευη). Friday. See verse 14.

Might not remain (μη μεινη). Negative final clause with…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The preparation. See John 19:4. The law required that the bodies of those who were hanged should not remain suspended during the night. Se…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The account of the piercing of the side (John 19:31–37) is peculiar to St. John.

The preparation, ... an high day

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain on the cross on the Sabbath day (for that Sabbath day was…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: The Jews, who strained at a gnat and swallowed a camel, after their audacious wickedness, reasoned scrupu…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Jesus died on the day preceding the Sabbath, hence, on Friday, “the day of Preparation” (cf. Mark 15:42). The day began at sunset on Thu…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For it was the preparation. This narrative also serves to build up our faith: first, because it shows that what had been foretold in the S…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation
That is, either of the passover, as in (John 19:14) w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A test was made to see if Jesus was dead. He died in le time than people crucified commonly did. This showed that He had laid down His life of His …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. After dealing with the crucifixion and the events that accompanied it, the Evangelist now describes the venerable death of Christ.

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