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NASB | John 19:31 ¶ Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 19:31 ¶ Since it was the day of Preparation [for the Sabbath], in order to prevent the bodies from hanging on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high holy day) the Jews asked Pilate to have their legs broken [to hasten death] and the bodies taken away. |
Bible Question (short): EdB, Did He die on Thursday? |
Question (full): EdB, I am sorry I was unclear. I was trying to show that He dies Thursday. By what you said, I presume you are in agrement. Also, going forward from His entry into Jerusalem on Nisan 10 (Sunday), He had to die on Thursday. |