John 19:36

JOHN 19:36

John 19:36 states, “For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.” As noted earlier, this explicitly links Jesus’ crucifixion to Old Testament prophecies about the Passover lamb—no bone broken. The verse emphasizes that even in death, Jesus fulfills prophetic writings, underscoring the unity of the Bible’s stories and the sovereignty of God’s plan.

This verse reinforces the sufficiency of Christ’s redemptive work and the importance of prophetic fulfillment. It underlines the belief that Jesus is the true Passover Lamb whose physical death satisfies God’s justice without the need for further ritual action. It strengthens the doctrine of inerrancy and the coherence between Testaments.

Reflecting on this verse invites trust in God’s overarching plan and patience with how he works. It encourages believers to rest in the finished work of Christ and to resist the urge to supplement salvation with human effort. It also invites believers to view suffering within God’s redemptive story as purposeful and meaningful.

Cross-References: Exodus 12:46; Psalm 34:20; Isaiah 53:9; John 19:32-33; 1 Corinthians 5:7