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

55 And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.

56 And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.

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

55 The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee(B) followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. 56 Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes.(C) But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment.(D)

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