John 19:31
Now, as it was the day of Preparation, in order to prevent the bodies remaining on the cross during the sabbath (for that sabbath-day was a great day), the Jews asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies removed.
John 19:14
(it was the day of Preparation for the passover, about noon). "There is your king!" he said to the Jews.
John 19:42
so they put Jesus there, since it was the Jewish day of Preparation, seeing that the tomb was close by.
Mark 15:42
By this time it was evening, and as it was the day of Preparation (that is, the day before the sabbath)
Matthew 27:62
Next day (that is, on the day after the Preparation) the high priests and Pharisees gathered round Pilate
John 19:1
Then Pilate took Jesus and had him scourged.