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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. |
Subject: EdB, Did He die on Thursday? |
Bible Note: I am glad you understand exactly what the Bible says. It takes a lot to go against centuries of tradition and teaching of the "renown". The following are sites that support the fact He daied on Thursday: http://www.nazarene.net/Calander/thsun.html http://www.loriswebs.com/lorispoetry/crucifix.html http://www.bibleinsight.com/crucp1.html |