Joh 19:31 | NASB2020 | STEP | Now then , since it was the day of preparation , to prevent the bodies from remaining on the cross on the Sabbath ( for that Sabbath was a high day ), the Jews requested of Pilate that their legs be broken , and the bodies be taken away .

‏ John 19:31

Care of the Body of Jesus

31 Now then, since it was ^athe day of preparation, to prevent ^bthe bodies from remaining on the cross on the Sabbath ( ^{▼▼Lit for the day of that Sabbath was great}for that Sabbath was a ^dhigh day), the Jews requested of Pilate that their legs be broken, and the bodies be taken away.