54 It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was about to begin.

54 It was the day of Preparation, and the Sabbath was beginning.

54 And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.

54 This was done late on Friday afternoon, the day of preparation, as the Sabbath was about to begin.

54 That day was the Preparation, and the Sabbath drew near.

54 This was late on Preparation Day, and when the sun went down, the Sabbath day would begin.

54 And it was the day of the Preparation, and the sabbath drew on.

54 And it was preparation day, and the sabbath twilight was coming on.

54 It was Friday, and the day of rest—a holy day, was just beginning. 

54 It was preparation day, and the Sabbath was about to begin.

54 It was the day of Preparation, and the sabbath was beginning.

54 And it was the day of preparation, and the Sabbath was drawing near.

54 It was Preparation Day. The Sabbath was about to begin.

54 It was the preparation day, and the Sabbath was about to begin.