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John 19:42

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

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

English Standard Version

So because of the Jewish day of Preparation, since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there.

New International Version

Because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.