John 19:31

Meanwhile the Jews, because it was the day of Preparation for the Passover, and in order that the bodies might not remain on the crosses during the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was one of special solemnity)

John 19:14

It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about six o'clock in the morning. Then he said to the Jews, "There is your king!"

John 19:42

Therefore, because it was the day of Preparation for the Jewish Passover, and the tomb was close at hand, they put Jesus there.

Mark 15:42

Towards sunset, as it was the Preparation--that is, the day preceding the Sabbath--

Matthew 27:62

On the next day, the day after the Preparation, the High Priests and the Pharisees came in a body to Pilate.

John 19:1

Then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him.

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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, about six o'clock in the morning. Then he said to the Jews, "There is your king!"
Matthew 27:62
On the next day, the day after the Preparation, the High Priests and the Pharisees came in a body to Pilate.
Mark 15:42
Towards sunset, as it was the Preparation--that is, the day preceding the Sabbath--

Their

John 19:1
Then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him.

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