John 19:42

There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.

King James Version

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Other Translations for John 19:42

BSB

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

AKJV

There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulcher was near at hand.

CPDV

Therefore, because of the preparation day of the Jews, since the tomb was nearby, they placed Jesus there.

ERV

There then because of the Jews' Preparation (for the tomb was nigh at hand) they laid Jesus.

NHEB

Then because of the Jewish Preparation Day (for the tomb was nearby) they put Jesus there.

SMT

There, therefore, on account of the Jews' preparation, because the tomb was near, they laid Jesus.

Word Study (Strong’s) for John 19:42

ThereG1563AdverblaidtheyG5087Verb JesusG2424Noun Masculine thereforeG3767 becauseG1223PrepositionoftheJews'G2453Adjective preparationG3904Noun FemininedayforG3754ConjunctionthesepulchreG3419Noun Neuter wasG2258VerbnighathandG1451Adverb

Commentary for John 19:42

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of John 19:42

Summary

Jesus laid in nearby tomb before sabbath

Place

Garden sepulcher

Event

Placing body in tomb

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD