(6) The piercing of the side, with its significance—the final close of the life of earth.
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John 19:31-37
The Pulpit Commentary on John 19:31-37
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The Pulpit Commentary on John 19:1-42John 19:1-42 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONMatthew Henry on John 19:31-37John 19:31-37 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryA trial was made whether Jesus was dead. He died in less time than persons crucified commonly did. It showed that he had laid down his life of himself. The spear broke up the very fountains of life; no human body could…The CrucifixionJohn 19:31-37 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE CRUCIFIXION. This passage concerning the piercing of Christ's side after his death is recorded only by this evangelist. I. Observe the superstition of the Jews, which occasioned it (John 19:31): Because it was the p…The Pulpit Commentary on John 19:31John 19:31 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe Jews therefore, because it was the preparation; that is, the day before the sabbath (Mark 15:42). This note of time certainly blends both the synoptists and John in the assurance that the crucifixion took place on a…The Pulpit Commentary on John 19:31-37John 19:31-37 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe breaking of the legs. It was usual for the Romans to leave the dead on the cross to the ravages of wild beasts. A providential event changed the usage in this case. I. THE ANXIETY OF THE JEWS FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE…
commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on John 19:1-42EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on John 19:31-37A trial was made whether Jesus was dead. He died in less time than persons crucified commonly did. It showed that he had laid down his life of himself. The spear broke up the very fountains of life; no human body could…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe CrucifixionTHE CRUCIFIXION. This passage concerning the piercing of Christ's side after his death is recorded only by this evangelist. I. Observe the superstition of the Jews, which occasioned it (John 19:31): Because it was the p…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on John 19:31-37The breaking of the legs. It was usual for the Romans to leave the dead on the cross to the ravages of wild beasts. A providential event changed the usage in this case. I. THE ANXIETY OF THE JEWS FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on John 19:31The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation; that is, the day before the sabbath (Mark 15:42). This note of time certainly blends both the synoptists and John in the assurance that the crucifixion took place on a…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on John 19:32-34Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first—two of the quaternion employed on the one deed, and two on the other—and of the other which was crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he wa…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on John 19:35He that hath seen hath borne, and is now bearing, herein and hereby, witness, and his witness is veritable—the highest and surest kind of witness, that of direct observation, staggering, confounding the ordinary sense,…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on John 19:36For these things came to pass, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. Both the omission of the crurifragium, and the piercing of the Redeemer's side, with its solemn and strange issues, confirm to this great eye-witness…Joseph S. Exell and contributors