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.

Their

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Bible References

Because

John 19:14
And it was the preparation of the passover, it was about the sixth hour [noon]; and he said to the Jews, Behold your king!
Matthew 27:62
AND on the next day, which is after the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees were assembled together to Pilate,
Mark 15:42
And when it was now evening, because it was the preparation, which is before the sabbath,

Their

John 19:1
Then Pilate took and scourged Jesus.

General references

Matthew 27:38
Then two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
Luke 23:54
And the day was the preparation; the sabbath was dawning.