He who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, that you may believe.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
John 19:35 in context
John 19:32–38
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Therefore the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the other who was crucified with him;
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but when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they didn’t break his legs.
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However, one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out.
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He who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, that you may believe.
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For these things happened that the Scripture might be fulfilled, “A bone of him will not be broken.”
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Again another Scripture says, “They will look on him whom they pierced.”
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After these things, Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked of Pilate that he might take away Jesus’ body. Pilate gave him permission. He came therefore and took away his body.
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