Mark 15:42

Jesus’ Burial

15:42 Now ¹  when evening had already come, since it was the day of preparation (that is, the day before the Sabbath), ² 

[15:42]  ¹ tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic and introduction of a new character.

[15:42]  ² sn The day of preparation was the day before the Sabbath when everything had to be prepared for it, as no work could be done on the Sabbath.