John 19:31-32

31Now then, since it was 1the day of preparation, to prevent 2the bodies from remaining on the cross on the Sabbath (3for that Sabbath was a 4high day), the Jews requested of Pilate that their legs be broken, and the bodies be taken away.

32So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first man, and of the other who was 5crucified with Him;