He knew that this was not only the forenoon of preparation for the Passover, but that this day, being Friday, was also the preparation day for the Jewish Sabbath of rest and worship.
Ta teadis, et on paasapühaks valmistumise ennelõuna ning pealegi reedene päev, mil juudid valmistuvad puhkuseks ja palveldamiseks mõeldud sabatiks.