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John 19:42

World English Bible

Then because of the Jews’ Preparation Day (for the tomb was near at hand) they laid Jesus there.

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John 19:42 in other translations

There then because of the Jews’ Preparation (for the tomb was nigh at hand) they laid Jesus.

John 19:42 · American Standard Version

John 19:42 in context

  1. 40So they took Jesus’ body, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.
  2. 41Now 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.
  3. 42Then because of the Jews’ Preparation Day (for the tomb was near at hand) they laid Jesus there.