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And after these things Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked of Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave [him] leave. He came therefore, and took away his body.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

But secretly for fear of the Jews (κεκρυμμενος δε δια τον φοβον των Ιουδαιων). Perfect passive participle of κρυπτω. An example of…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For the burial (John 19:38–42), compare generally Notes on Matthew 27:57-61; Mark 15:42–47; Luke 23:50–56.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And after this Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the b…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: Joseph, thinking that the hatred of the Jews would be satisfied by the crucifixion, went with confidence …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Burial in the Middle East usually takes place within twenty-four hours after death. Normally, the body of Jesus would have been flung into a common…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Joseph of Arimathea besought Pilate. John now relates by whom, in what place, and with what magnificence Christ was buried. He mentions tw…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And after this
That is, after Jesus had given up the ghost, when it was a clear case that he was dead. This was befo…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Joseph of Arimathea was a disciple of Christ in secret. Disciples should openly profess themselves; yet some, who in lesser trials have been fearfu…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. After the Evangelist has told us about the crucifixion and death of Christ, he now turns to His burial, covering the following points:

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