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
Because
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.