for it was the day before the sabbath, and therefore they would no longer pursue them.
because it was the day before the Sabbath. For that reason they didn’t continue to pursue them.
But they turned back at the close of the hour, for it was before the Sabbath. For this reason, they did not continue the pursuit.
But they came back for want of time: for it was the day before the sabbath: and therefore they did not continue the pursuit.
because it was almost time for the Sabbath to begin.
for it was the day before the Sabbath, and for this reason they made no effort to chase them far.
because it was almost time to celebrate the Sabbath.