John 19:31

Then the Jews, in order that the bodies may not remain on the cross during the Sabbath, since it was the Preparation (for the day of that Sabbath was a high day), asked Pilate, that they might break their legs, and take them down.

John 19:14

And it was the preparation of the passover: and was about the sixth hour. And he says to the Jews, Behold, your King!

John 19:42

Then on account of the Preparation of the Jews (because the sepulcher was near), they placed Jesus there.

Mark 15:42

And it already being evening, since it was the Preparation, which is the day before the Sabbath,

Matthew 27:62

And on the following day, which is after the Preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together to Pilate, saying,

John 19:1

Then Pilate 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
And it was the preparation of the passover: and was about the sixth hour. And he says to the Jews, Behold, your King!
Matthew 27:62
And on the following day, which is after the Preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together to Pilate, saying,
Mark 15:42
And it already being evening, since it was the Preparation, which is the day before the Sabbath,

Their

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

General references

Matthew 27:38
Then two thieves are crucified along with Him, the one on the right and one on the left.
Luke 23:54
And it was Preparation day, and the Sabbath was drawing nigh.