matthew 27:62 Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,

matthew 27:62 Now on the next day, which is [the one] after the preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered together with Pilate,

62. Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation--that is, after six o'clock of our Saturday evening. The crucifixion took place on the Friday and all was not over till shortly before sunset, when the Jewish sabbath commenced; and "that sabbath day was an high day" (Joh 19:31), being the first day of the feast of unleavened bread. That day being over at six on Saturday evening, they hastened to take their measures.

matthew 27:62 Now on the next day, which is [the one] after the preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered together with Pilate,

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