John 19:31 meaning and explanation
It was the day of Preparation, and the next day was a High Sabbath. In order that the bodies would not remain on the cross during the Sabbath, the Jews asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies removed.
John 19:31, Berean Standard Bible
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John, narrating the crucifixion, explains why the Jewish leaders asked Pilate to hasten the deaths. The day of Preparation was Friday, when people readied for the Sabbath, and this particular Sabbath fell during Passover week, making it a High Sabbath.
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