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John 19:42
ESV So because of the Jewish day of Preparation, since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there.
NIV Because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.
NASB Therefore because of the Jewish day of preparation, since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.
CSB They placed Jesus there because of the Jewish day of preparation and since the tomb was nearby.
NLT And so, because it was the day of preparation for the Jewish Passover and since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there.
KJV There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.

What does John 19:42 mean?

Jesus' burial is hasty (John 19:31; Luke 23:54). Fortunately, Joseph, one of the Jewish religious leaders (Luke 23:50–51), is a secret follower of Christ (John 19:38) and has gotten permission to bury Jesus. He is helped by another council member, Nicodemus (John 3:3; 7:51). Also fortunate is that Joseph has already had his own crypt prepared (Matthew 27:60), which is relatively close to the site of the crucifixion (John 19:41).

Isaiah predicted that the Messiah would be buried with the rich (Isaiah 53:9). This is ironic, in that Jesus was notably poor during His active ministry (Matthew 8:20).

The extravagant, secure location of the tomb will also factor into the miracle of Jesus' resurrection. The heavy stone door will be sealed and guarded (Matthew 27:62–68). This will be done, at the request of Jesus' enemies, to make it impossible for grave-robbing disciples to claim He was resurrected (John 2:18–22). Ironically, the fact that the tomb was so well protected against robbery becomes further proof of Jesus' miraculous rise from the dead (John 20:1–9).
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