Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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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Bible References
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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,
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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.