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NASB | John 19:31 ¶ Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 19:31 ¶ Since it was the day of Preparation [for the Sabbath], in order to prevent the bodies from hanging on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high holy day) the Jews asked Pilate to have their legs broken [to hasten death] and the bodies taken away. |
Bible Question: EdB, I am sorry I was unclear. I was trying to show that He dies Thursday. By what you said, I presume you are in agrement. Also, going forward from His entry into Jerusalem on Nisan 10 (Sunday), He had to die on Thursday. |
Bible Answer: I can find more support to prove that it took place on Friday instead of Thursday... Nelson's NKJV Study Bible, "'The Preparation Day' was Friday, the day before the Sabbath (see v.14). bodies should not remain on the cross: It is ironic that in the midst of a deliberate judicial murder the Jews were scrupulous about keeping the ceremonial law. According to Jewish law (Deut. 21:23), it was necessary to remove the bodies of executed criminals before sunset. ... High Day is literally "great day". The coming Sabbath was especially important because it was the Sabbath of the Passover Week." MacArthur's NKJV Study Bible, "Preparation Day. This refers to Friday, the day before or "the preparation" day for the Sabbath." I can find more Steve.. How about you? What kind of sources do you have for Thursday??? |