World English Bible
John 19:42
“Then because of the Jews' Preparation Day (for the tomb was near at hand) they laid Jesus there.”
Verse in context — John 19
40
So they took Jesus' body, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.
41
Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden. In the garden was a new tomb in which no man had ever yet been laid.
42
Then because of the Jews' Preparation Day (for the tomb was near at hand) they laid Jesus there.
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