Mark 15:42

New English Translation

⁴²Now^[a] when evening had already come, since it was the day of preparation (that is, the day before the Sabbath),^[b]

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

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