John 19:31

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

John 19:14

(And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour.) And he saith to the Jews, Behold your king. But they cried out,

John 19:42

There therefore they laid Jesus, because of the Jews preparation-day; for the sepulchre was near.

Mark 15:42

And the evening being now come, (because it was the preparation,

Matthew 27:62

Now the next day after the preparation, the chief priests and pharisees went together to Pilate, saying, Sir, we remember that this impostor,

John 19:1

Then Pilate therefore 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
(And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour.) And he saith to the Jews, Behold your king. But they cried out,
Matthew 27:62
Now the next day after the preparation, the chief priests and pharisees went together to Pilate, saying, Sir, we remember that this impostor,
Mark 15:42
And the evening being now come, (because it was the preparation,

Their

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

General references

Matthew 27:38
And there were two thieves crucified with Him: one on his right hand, and one on the left.
Luke 23:54
Now that day was the preparation, and the sabbath was coming on: