Mark 15:42

The Burial of Jesus

42 It was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath). So as evening approached,

Mark 15:42 in Other Translations

42 And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,

42 And when evening had come, since it was the day of Preparation, that is, the day before the Sabbath,

42 This all happened on Friday, the day of preparation, the day before the Sabbath. As evening approached,

42 Late in the afternoon, since it was the Day of Preparation (that is, Sabbath eve),

42 When it was already evening, because it was preparation day (that is, the day before the Sabbath),

Mark 15:42 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 15:42

And now when the even was come
"Of the preparation", as the Syriac version reads; or "the night of the sixth day":, as the Persic version renders it, "Friday" night:

because it was the preparation;
of the passover, and of the sabbath, when they prepared their food, and got it ready for the ensuing sabbath, on which it was not lawful to dress any;

that is, the day before the sabbath;
that is, Friday; on which day, it is clear, Christ suffered, died, and was buried.

Mark 15:42 In-Context

40 Some women were watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joseph, and Salome.

41 In Galilee these women had followed him and cared for his needs. Many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem were also there.

42 It was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath). So as evening approached,

43 Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body.

44 Pilate was surprised to hear that he was already dead. Summoning the centurion, he asked him if Jesus had already died.

Cross References

• 1. Matthew 27:62; John 19:31