42 And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,
42 It was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath). So as evening approached,
42 And when evening had come, since it was the day of Preparation, that is, the day before the Sabbath,
42 Late in the afternoon, since it was the Day of Preparation (that is, Sabbath eve),
42 Now when evening had come, because it was the Preparation Day, that is, the day before the Sabbath,
42 This all happened on Friday, the day of preparation, the day before the Sabbath. As evening approached,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 15:42
Commentary on Mark 15:42-47
(Read Mark 15:42-47)
We are here attending the burial of our Lord Jesus. Oh that we may by grace be planted in the likeness of it! Joseph of Arimathea was one who waited for the kingdom of God. Those who hope for a share in its privileges, must own Christ's cause, when it seems to be crushed. This man God raised up for his service. There was a special providence, that Pilate should be so strict in his inquiry, that there might be no pretence to say Jesus was alive. Pilate gave Joseph leave to take down the body, and do what he pleased with it. Some of the women beheld where Jesus was laid, that they might come after the sabbath to anoint the dead body, because they had not time to do it before. Special notice was taken of Christ's sepulchre, because he was to rise again. And he will not forsake those who trust in him, and call upon him. Death, deprived of its sting, will soon end the believer's sorrows, as it ended those of the Saviour.