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on what day was jesus crucified

Jesus was crucified on Preparation Day , which the New Testament describes as the day before the Sabbath, and the traditional Christian view places that on Friday. Some scholars argue for Thursday or Wednesday , but Friday is the most common reading in the Gospel accounts.

Quick Scoop

The Bible says Jesus was crucified on “Preparation Day” and buried before the Sabbath began. That is why the long-standing traditional answer is Friday , with resurrection on Sunday.

Why people debate it

  • Friday view: Most traditional Christian teaching.
  • Wednesday or Thursday views: These try to fit phrases like “three days and three nights” more literally.
  • Common scholarly range: Many sources place the crucifixion on Friday near Passover , often in AD 30 or AD 33.

If you want, I can also give you a very short Bible-based explanation or a timeline of the crucifixion and resurrection.