John 19:31-37

John 19:31-37 
English Standard Version (ESV)

  This passage has always upset me.  If the Jews are so uncomfortable with bodies on a cross, maybe don't ask the Romans to crucify people on them, particularly someone who has been performing miracles for the past three years!
  But they ask Pilate for the bodies to be removed in the hopes that they don't have to look upon the horror.  They like the dirty side of things hidden from view so they can pretend all is fine on the Sabbath.  They brush it into the closet and hope God doesn't notice -- this is exactly what Jesus was talking about when he accused the Pharisees of being clean on the outside but filthy on the inside.
  Regarding the blood and water coming out, many will say that is a reference to communion (blood) and baptism (water).  It is evidence that Jesus is truly dead, pierced and killed for our sins, but from his death, the path to life springs forth.  Even in the darkness of death, there is hope in Christ!