John 19:31
Then the Jews, that the bodies might not continue on the cross on the sabbath, for it was the preparation, for that was a great sabbath, asked Pilate that their legs might be broken and they be taken down.
John 19:14
And it was the preparation of the passover, it was about the sixth hour [noon]; and he said to the Jews, Behold your king!
John 19:42
In that therefore they laid Jesus, on account of the preparation of the Jews, because the tomb was near.
Mark 15:42
And when it was now evening, because it was the preparation, which is before the sabbath,
Matthew 27:62
AND on the next day, which is after the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees were assembled together to Pilate,
John 19:1
Then Pilate took and scourged Jesus.