John 19:31
Now because it was the preparation, lest the bodies should remain upon the cross on the sabbath (for that sabbath was a great day) the Jews besought Pilate, that their legs might be broken, and they might be taken away.
John 19:14
(It was then the preparation of the passover, and about the third hour:) And saith to the Jews, Behold your king.
John 19:42
There therefore they laid Jesus, because of the preparation -day of the Jews; for the sepulchre was nigh.
Mark 15:42
And the evening being now come, (because it was the preparation, that is,
Matthew 27:62
Now the next day that followed the day of the preparation the chief priests and Pharisees came together to Pilate,
John 19:1
Then Pilate therefore took Jesus and scourged him.