There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.
Ver. 4:2. Because of the Jews] That they might not do servile work on the sabbath, though it were to inter Christ's body. See Luke 23:56 .
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John 19:42
42 There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.