Be broken (συντριβησετα). Second future passive of συντριβω, to crush together. A free quotation of Ex 12:46 about the paschal lam…

That the scripture should be fulfilled. See Exodus 12:46. John here regards the paschal lamb as an emblem of Christ; and as in the law it …

For these things were done (better, came to pass), that the scripture should be fulfilled.—The …

And forthwith came there out blood and water. And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true, and he knoweth that he saith true, that y…

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

One of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with his spear, probably to see whether there would be any reaction. The flow of “blood and water” has been…

A bone of him shall not be broken. This citation is made from Exodus 12:46 and Numbers 9:12, where Moses discusses the paschal lamb. Note:…

For these things were done
The not breaking his bones and piercing his side, and that not by chance, and without design; but,<…

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 …

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