John 19:31
The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies might not remain upon the cross on the sabbath, for that sabbath was a great day, besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
John 19:14
Now it was the preparation of the passover. It was about the sixth hour. And he saith to the Jews, Behold your king!
John 19:42
There then, on account of the Jews preparationday, they laid Jesus; for the tomb was at hand.
Mark 15:42
And evening having now come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,
Matthew 27:62
And on the next day, that following the day of the preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees came together to Pilate,
John 19:1
Then therefore Pilate took Jesus and scourged him.