And it was the day of the Preparation, and the sabbath drew on.
And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.
It was the day of Preparation [for the Sabbath], and the Sabbath was dawning (approaching).
It was the Preparation Day for the Sabbath, and the Sabbath was quickly approaching.
And it was the day of Preparation, and the Sabbath was drawing near.