Joh 19:42 | TNotes | STEP | 19:42 because it was the day of preparation for the Jewish Passover: See study note on 19:14. The Sabbath was approaching, so Joseph and Nicodemus (19:38-39 ) would return to complete the burial process later.

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‏ John 19:42

19:42 ^a because it was the day of preparation for the Jewish Passover: See study note on 19:14. The Sabbath was approaching, so Joseph and Nicodemus (19:38-39 ^b) would return to complete the burial process later.