Verse 54

That day was the preparation, and the Sabbath was drawing near.

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  • Matt 27:62 : 62 Now the next day, that followed the day of preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,
  • John 19:31 : 31 The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the sabbath (for that sabbath was a high day), asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
  • John 19:42 : 42 There they laid Jesus because of the Jews' preparation day; for the tomb was nearby.
  • Mark 15:42 : 42 And now when the evening had come, because it was the preparation day, that is, the day before the Sabbath,
  • John 19:14 : 14 And it was the preparation of the Passover, about the sixth hour: and he said to the Jews, Behold your King!