6 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

1 passage from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• John 19:31 — The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might b
• Mark 15:42 — And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,
• Mark 16:1 — And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.
• Matt 27:62 — Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,