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.
Because
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. And he says to the Jews, "Behold, your King!"
Matthew 27:62
And on the morrow which, indeed, is the day after the Preparation, the high priests and the Pharisees were gathered together to Pilate,
Mark 15:42
And, evening having already come, since it was the Preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,
Their
John 19:1
Then Pilate, therefore, took Jesus, and scourged Him.
General references
Matthew 27:38
Then are there crucified with Him two robbers, one on the right hand and one on the left.
Luke 23:54
And it was a day of Preparation, and a sabbath was approaching.