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Οἱ οὖν Ἰουδαῖοι, ἵνα μὴ μείνῃ ἐπὶ τοῦ σταυροῦ τὰ σώματα ἐν τῷ σαββάτῳ, ἐπεὶ παρασκευὴ ἦν· ἦν γὰρ μεγάλη ἡ ἡμέρα ἐκείνου τοῦ σαββάτου· ἠρώτησαν τὸν Πιλᾶτον ἵνα κατεαγῶσιν αὐτῶν τὰ σκέλη, καὶ ἀρθῶσιν. (John 19:31) When Timing Meets Theology

John 19:31 is not just a historical footnote — it’s a theologically dense verse about urgency, religious custom, and human action at the crucifixion. The Greek reveals purpose clauses, passive subjunctives, and a glimpse of how grammatical structure can reflect theological irony. The Jewish leaders seek to preserve Sabbath purity while overseeing the death of the Messiah — and John’s grammar heightens this paradox.… Learn Koine Greek