John 19:31

As it was the day of Preparation for the Passover, that the bodies might not remain on the crosses during the Sabbath, for that Sabbath was a very important one, the Jews requested Pilate to have their legs broken and their bodies taken down.

John 19:14

It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, and it was about noon. Then Pilate said to the Jews, "There is your king!"

John 19:42

So, because it was the Jewish Preparation day and because the tomb was near by, they laid Him there.

Mark 15:42

Although it was now evening, yet since it was the Preparation Day, that is, the day before the Sabbath,

Matthew 27:62

On the next day, which is the day after the Preparation Day, the high priests and Pharisees met and went in a body to Pilate,

John 19:1

So then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged.

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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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John 19:14
It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, and it was about noon. Then Pilate said to the Jews, "There is your king!"
Matthew 27:62
On the next day, which is the day after the Preparation Day, the high priests and Pharisees met and went in a body to Pilate,
Mark 15:42
Although it was now evening, yet since it was the Preparation Day, that is, the day before the Sabbath,

Their

John 19:1
So then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged.

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Matthew 27:38
At the same time two robbers were crucified with Him, one at His right and one at His left.
Luke 23:54
It was the Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was just beginning.