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.

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Summary

The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

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Because

John 19:14
(It was then the preparation of the passover, and about the third hour:) And saith to the Jews, Behold your king.
Matthew 27:62
Now the next day that followed the day of the preparation the chief priests and Pharisees came together to Pilate,
Mark 15:42
And the evening being now come, (because it was the preparation, that is,

Their

John 19:1
Then Pilate therefore took Jesus and scourged him.

General references

Matthew 27:38
Then were two thieves crucified with him, one on the right-hand and one on the left.
Luke 23:54
And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.