John 19:14

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The time was about noon on the Friday of the Passover festival. Pilate said to the Jews, “Look, here’s your king!”

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The next day, which was the day of rest—a holy day, the chief priests and Pharisees gathered together and went to Pilate.

Jesus went outside. He was wearing the crown of thorns and the purple cape. Pilate said to the Jews, “Look, here’s the man!”

Joseph and Nicodemus put Jesus in that tomb, since that day was the Jewish day of preparation and since the tomb was nearby.

It was nine in the morning when they crucified him.

They went up to him, said, “Long live the king of the Jews!” and slapped his face.

It was Friday, and the day of rest—a holy day, was just beginning.

It was Friday evening, before the day of rest—a holy day,

At noon darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon.

Around noon darkness came over the entire land and lasted until three in the afternoon.