As the Sabbath approached, the disciples of Jesus prepared for His burial, demonstrating their love and respect for their crucified Lord. According to John 19:31 and Mark 15:42, this day was known as the Preparation Day, a time when the Jews would make necessary arrangements before the Sabbath began. The Gospels of Luke and Mark provide additional details, with Luke 23:54 and 23:56 noting that the women who followed Jesus observed the Sabbath and then prepared spices and perfumes to anoint His body, while Mark 16:1 records their intent to visit the tomb after the Sabbath. This poignant scene highlights the devotion of Jesus' followers and sets the stage for the joyous events of the resurrection.
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It was the day of Preparation, and the next day was a High Sabbath. In order that the bodies would not remain on the cross during the Sabbath, the Jews asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies removed.
Now it was already evening. Since it was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath),
Then they returned to prepare spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath, according to the commandment.