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John 19:41

John 19:42 nasb — Therefore because of the Jewish day of preparation, 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."

— John 19:42, NASB

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John 19 — Context

39

Nicodemus, who had first come to Him by night, also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds weight.

40

So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen wrappings with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews.

41

Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid.

42

Therefore because of the Jewish day of preparation, since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.

John 19:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 19:42 say?
John 19:42 in the NASB reads: “Therefore because of the Jewish day of preparation, since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.”
Where is John 19:42 in the Bible?
John 19:42 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 19, verse 42.
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.
What translation should I read John 19:42 in?
John 19:42 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?
John 19:42 reads (NASB): “Therefore because of the Jewish day of preparation, since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.” 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.
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