John 19:31
King James Version (KJV)
The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The Jews therefore, because it was the Preparation, that the bodies should not remain on the cross upon the sabbath (for the day of that sabbath was a high [day]), asked of Pilate that their legs might be broken, and [that] they might be taken away.
World English Bible (WEB)
Therefore the Jews, because it was the Preparation Day, so that the bodies wouldn't remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a special one), asked of Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
John 19:31 Cross References
Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,
And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,
And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!
