John 19:31

Then the Jews, as it was the preparation, that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, for that sabbath day was a great day, besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken down.

John 19:14

it was the preparation for the passover, and about the third hour; and he said to the Jews, Behold your king!

John 19:42

There, then, on account of the preparation-day of the Jews, they laid Jesus, for the tomb was near.

Mark 15:42

And when the evening had come, because it was the preparation, which is the eve of the sabbath,

Matthew 27:62

On the morrow, which was the day after the preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees came together to Pilate,

John 19:1

Then Pilate, therefore, took Jesus and scourged him.

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Summary

The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

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Because

John 19:14
it was the preparation for the passover, and about the third hour; and he said to the Jews, Behold your king!
Matthew 27:62
On the morrow, which was the day after the preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees came together to Pilate,
Mark 15:42
And when the evening had come, because it was the preparation, which is the eve of the sabbath,

Their

John 19:1
Then Pilate, therefore, took Jesus and scourged him.

General references

Matthew 27:38
Then were two robbers crucified with him; one on his right hand, and the other on his left.
Luke 23:54
And the day was the preparation, and the sabbath was beginning.