GOD'S WORD® Translation
It was Friday, and the day of worship was just beginning.

American Standard Version
And it was the day of the Preparation, and the sabbath drew on.

Berean Study Bible
It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was beginning.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And it was the day of the Parasceve, and the sabbath drew on.

English Revised Version
And it was the day of the Preparation, and the sabbath drew on.

King James Bible
And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.

World English Bible
It was the day of the Preparation, and the Sabbath was drawing near.

Young's Literal Translation
And the day was a preparation, and sabbath was approaching,

Luke 23:54 Additional Translations ...