Matthieu 27:62
Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,
Jean 19:14
And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!
Jean 19:31
The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
Jean 19:42
There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.