There then because of the Jews’ Preparation (for the tomb was nigh at hand) they laid Jesus.

So they put Jesus there, because it was the Jews' day of getting ready for the Passover, and the place was near.

Εκει λοιπον εθεσαν τον Ιησουν δια την παρασκευην των Ιουδαιων, διοτι ητο πλησιον το μνημειον.

There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.