ACC ~ John 19 v32 - 33

JESUS WAS ALREADY DEAD

AUGUSTINE: The Gospel declares those who were present especially marveled at this, that after the lament in which he expressed the figure of sin, he immediately gave up his spirit. For those who were suspended on the cross were tortured by a lingering death. Consequently, the legs of the thieves were broken, in order that they might quickly die and be taken down from the cross before the sabbath. But that he was found to be dead was a cause for amazement. And we read that Pilate also wondered at this when the body of the Lord was asked of him for burial. [1] ON THE TRINITY 4.13.16. [2]

[1] See Mk 15:43-44.

[2] FC 45:151.