John 19:31

Weymouth NT

Meanwhile the Jews, because it was the day of Preparation for the Passover, and in order that the bodies might not remain on the crosses during the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was one of special solemnity), requested Pilate to have the legs of the dying men broken, and the bodies removed.

Cross References

Matthew 27:62

On the next day, the day after the Preparation, the High Priests and the Pharisees came in a body to Pilate.

Mark 15:42

Towards sunset, as it was the Preparation –that is, the day preceding the Sabbath–

John 19:1

Then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him.

John 19:14

It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about six o'clock in the morning. Then he said to the Jews, »There is your king!«

John 19:42

Therefore, because it was the day of Preparation for the Jewish Passover, and the tomb was close at hand, they put Jesus there.