John 19:42

The Burial of Jesus · John 19:38–42
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Translations

Modern
And because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and the tomb was nearby, they placed Jesus there.
Traditional
There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.
Literal
Therefore because of the Preparation of the Jews and since the tomb was near, they laid Jesus there.
Latin
Ibi ergo propter parasceven Judæorum, quia juxta erat monumentum, posuerunt Jesum.

Original

Greek
English
And because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and the tomb was nearby, they placed Jesus there.

Notes

because it was the Jewish day of Preparation: See study note on 19:14. It was almost the Sabbath, so Joseph and Nicodemus planned to return later to finish the burial process (19:38–39).

Theme notes and profiles

Nicodemus Pontius Pilate Encounters with Jesus

Events

Parallels

Isaiah 53:9–12 Matthew 27:57–61 Mark 15:42–47 Luke 23:50–56

People

Day of Preparation: The day before the Sabbath or Passover Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Caesarea John, Gospel of Nicodemus Passion Preparation, Day of Procurator

Topics

Burial: Soon After Death Day: Th Sixth Day of the Week Called Preparation Day Jesus, the Christ: Taken Down from the Cross and Buried (Just Outside Jerusalem) Joseph: of Arimathaea: Begs for the Body of Jesus for Burial in his own Tomb Preparation Day: General Scriptures Concerning