Other Translations

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.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

There therefore, on account of the preparation of the Jews, because the tomb was near, they laid Jesus.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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