There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.
KJV
Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsThere then because of the Jews’ Preparation (for the tomb was nigh at hand) they laid Jesus.
And because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and the tomb was nearby, they placed Jesus there.
there, therefore, because of the preparation of the Jews, because the tomb was nigh, they laid Jesus.
There therefore, on account of the preparation of the Jews, because the tomb was near, they laid Jesus.
About this book
New Testament▾
About this book
New TestamentJohn — The Gospel of sevens and signs. Seven signs, seven 'I AM' sayings, a prologue and an epilogue — written 'that ye might believe' (20:31).
- Author
- John the Apostle (2nd-century patristic attribution + internal claims)
- Date
- c. AD 85–95