Nicodemus also (κα Νικοδημος). The Synoptics tell about Joseph of Arimathea, but only John adds the help that Nicodemus gave him i…

Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night.—He is mentioned only by John. (Compare to Notes on John 3:1-2;[Refe…

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…

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

Nicodemus, another distinguished member of the Jewish aristocracy, shared the responsibility for receiving Jesus’ body with Joseph. This marks his …

And there came also Nicodemus
To the cross, at the same time as Joseph did; who, whether they were brethren, as some…

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

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