Read Full ChapterAnd because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and the tomb was nearby, they placed Jesus there.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Then because of the Jews’ Preparation Day (for the tomb was near at hand) they laid Jesus there.
World English Bible (WEB)
There{G1563} laid they{G5087}{(G5656)} Jesus{G2424} therefore{G3767} because{G1223} of the Jews{G2453}' preparation{G3904} day; for{G3754} the sepulchre{G3419} was{G2258}{(G5713)} nigh at hand{G1451}.
Strong's King James
(42) Therefore, because of the Judean preparation day, since the tomb was near, they laid Yeshua there.
The F.O.G
[42] Because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. The setting sun closed this darkest of days, but dawn would bring unimaginable joy.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
there, therefore, because of the preparation of the Jews, because the tomb was nigh, they laid Jesus.
Young's Literal Translation
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