But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.
But one of the soldiers took a spear and stabbed Jesus in the side, and right away blood and water poured out.
Even in death, Jesus gave everything he had left to give.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, this verse describes the moment after Jesus' crucifixion when a Roman soldier pierced his side to confirm his death, as was sometimes done in Roman practices to ensure victims were not feigning death. This event took place during the first century AD in Judea under Roman rule, highlighting the brutality of crucifixion as a method of execution reserved for slaves, rebels, and threats to the empire. The mention of blood and water flowing out has been interpreted by early Christians as evidence of Jesus' genuine humanity and a fulfillment of prophecies from the Old Testament, such as those in Zechariah and Psalms.
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