How was Jesus' death confirmed?

• A. By breaking legs
• B. By lance thrust into side
• C. By witnessing a miraculous sign
• D. By burning

Answer: (B)

The main idea is how the Gospel records show Jesus’ death being verified. In the crucifixion narrative, a Roman soldier confirms death by piercing Jesus’ side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flow out. This act serves as clear evidence that Jesus had died and aligns with the account that, unlike the others crucified, his legs were not broken because they were already dead. The breaking of legs was a common way to hasten death, but it wasn’t required here since Jesus had already expired. The other options don’t fit the scene described in John’s account: a spear thrust into the side is the specific method used to confirm death, while miraculous signs or burning aren’t how death was established in this moment.