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Berean Standard Bible

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

John 19:42

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Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus have taken Jesus' body down from the cross and wrapped it with spices in linen cloths.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Then because of the Jews’ Preparation Day (for the tomb was near at hand) they laid Jesus there.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So they put Jesus there, because it was the Jews' day of getting ready for the Passover, and the place was near.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

there, therefore, because of the preparation of the Jews, because the tomb was near, they laid Jesus.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Allí, pues, por causa de la víspera de la Pascua de los Judíos, porque aquel sepulcro estaba cerca, pusieron á Jesús.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Como estaba por empezar el sábado, y el sepulcro estaba cerca, pusieron allí a Jesús.

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