John 19:41

John 19:42-1953 kjv — There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.

King James Version

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

— John 19:42-1953, King James Version

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“There then because of the Jews’ Preparation (for the tomb was nigh at hand) they laid Jesus. ”
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WEB
“Then because of the Jews' Preparation Day (for the tomb was near at hand) they laid Jesus there.”
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BBE
“So they put Jesus there, because it was the Jews' day of getting ready for the Passover, and the place was near.”
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John 19 — Context

And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight.

Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.

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

John 19:42-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 19:42-1953 say?

John 19:42-1953 in the King James Version reads: “There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand. ”

Where is John 19:42-1953 in the Bible?

John 19:42-1953 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 19, verses 42–1953.

Who wrote John?

John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.

What is the book of John about?

John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.

What are the major themes of John?

John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 19:42-1953.

What translation should I read John 19:42-1953 in?

John 19:42-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize John 19:42-1953?

John 19:42-1953 reads (KJV): “There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

John 19:42-1953 kjv — There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.

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