What does John 19:41 mean?

John 19:41 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply John 19:41 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.

39And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight.

40Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

41Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.

42There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.

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