In John 19:14, the day of Preparation for Passover is mentioned; that same urgency explains why Jesus was buried nearby.

In John 19:31, the Preparation Day motivated breaking legs to hasten death; here it also motivates a quick burial.

In Isaiah 53:9, the prophecy says He would be with a rich man in His death. Joseph of Arimathea, a rich man, provided the tomb.

In Matthew 12:40, Jesus predicted He would be three days in the heart of the earth. His burial in the tomb fulfills that sign.

In Acts 13:29, Paul recounts the same burial: they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb.

In 1 Corinthians 15:4, Paul includes burial as a key part of the gospel creed, affirming the historical reality.

In Colossians 2:12, baptism is described as being buried with Christ, using the burial as a pattern for believers.

Luke 23:54 also notes the day of Preparation and approaching Sabbath, confirming the burial timeline.