Joh 19:31 | HCSB | STEP | Since it was the preparation day , the Jews did not want the bodies to remain on the cross on the Sabbath ( for that Sabbath was a special day ). They requested that Pilate have the men’s legs broken and that their bodies be taken away .

John 19:31

Jesus’ Side Pierced

31 Since it was the preparation day, ^a the Jews did not want the bodies ^b to remain on the cross ^c on the Sabbath ^d (for that Sabbath was a special ^{▼▼Lit great} day). They requested that Pilate have the men’s legs broken and that their bodies be taken away. ^f