Jesus said in Matthew 12:40, “For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” Those who argue for a Friday crucifixion say that there is still a valid way in which He could have been considered in the grave for three days.
Yesu alisema katika Mathayo Mtakatifu 12:40, “Kwani kama vile Yona alivyokuwa siku tatu mchana na usiku katika tumbo la nyangumi, hivyo ndivyo Mwana wa Adamu atakavyokuwa siku tatu mchana na usiku katika moyo wa nchi” wale wanaoshikilia kuwa Ijumaa ndio ilikuwa siku ya kusulubiwa, wanasema kuna hali halisi amboyo Yesu anakisiwa kuwa kaburini siku tatu.