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John 19:42

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 19:42 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “There then because of the Jews` Preparation (for the tomb was nigh at hand) they laid Jesus.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

There then because of the Jews` Preparation (for the tomb was nigh at hand) they laid Jesus.
John 19:42 — American Standard Version

Context — John 19

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
39And there came also Nicodemus, he who at the first came to him by night, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds.
40So they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.
41Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new tomb wherein was never man yet laid.
42There then because of the Jews` Preparation (for the tomb was nigh at hand) they laid Jesus.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“There laid they Jesus therefore, etc.] Because it was a new sepulchre, and no man had been ever laid there before; and some other reasons are added: because of the Jews’ preparation day; either for the Chagigah, or the sabbath, which was just at hand; the Persic version reads, “the night of the sabbath”: for this reason, they could not dig a grave purposely for him; for it was forbidden on feast days; and therefore they put him into a tomb ready made: the canon runs f784, “they may not dig pits, twrbqw, “nor graves”, on a solemn feast day.” The former of these, the commentators say f785, are graves dug in the earth, and the latter edifices built over graves; and for the same reason, because…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 27:57-61. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on John 19". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/john-19.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Because of the preparation - That is, they chose the rather to lay him in that sepulchre which was nigh, because it was the day before the Sabbath, which also was drawing to an end, so that they had no time to carry him far. Next: John Chapter 20”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“19:42 because it was the day of preparation for the Jewish Passover: See study note on 19:14. The Sabbath was approaching, so Joseph and Nicodemus (19:38-39) would return to complete the burial process later.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“laid: Psa 22:15; Isa 53:9; Mat 12:40; Act 13:29; Co1 15:4; Col 2:12 because: Joh 19:14, Joh 19:31 Next: John Chapter 20”
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