John 19:42 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

The Jews’ preparation day. — Comp. John 19:14; John 19:31, and Excursus F: The Day of the Crucifixion of our Lord, p. 559.

John 19:42

42 There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.