Luke 23:54

First Nations Version

It was still the Day of Preparation for the Passover, and the Day of Resting would soon begin.

Cross References

Matthew 27:62

The next day, which was after the Day of Preparing, the head holy men and the Separated Ones (Pharisees) came to Spear of the Great Waters (Pilate).

John 19:31

Soon the sun would set and a special Day of Resting would begin, when no work could be done. It was time to prepare for this day, so the Tribal Members asked Spear of the Great Waters (Pilate) to have the legs of the men on the crosses broken, which would make them die sooner. Then they could take the bodies down and prepare them for burial.

Mark 15:42

The sun would soon set, ending the Day of Preparation, and marking the beginning of the Day of Resting.

John 19:14

It was now midday on the Day of Preparation for the Passover Festival. He brought Creator Sets Free (Jesus) before the people and said, “Here is your chief.”

Luke 23:53

He then took it down from the cross and ceremonially wrapped his body with soft cloths. Then he laid the body in a newly carved burial cave that had never been used.