John 19:31
The Jews therefore, 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 away.
John 19:14
And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith to the Jews, Behold your King!
John 19:42
Because of the preparation of the Jews therefore, they laid Jesus there; for the sepulchre was just by.
Mark 15:42
And when the evening was now come (since it was the preparation, that is the day preceding the sabbath),
Matthew 27:62
Now on the morrow, which is the day after the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came in a body to Pilate,
John 19:1
THEN Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.