This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Asked for (ηιτησατο). First aorist middle (indirect) indicative as in Mr 15:43; Matthew 27:58. The middle voice shows t…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Greek Expositors: Joseph had once been a secret disciple of Christ, but finally bursting through the bonds of fear and beco…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Luke assures his readers of the credentials of the man who offered to bury Jesus. Here again he presents someone qualified to affirm by word or act…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

This man went to Pilate ,
&C.] Mark says, he went "boldly" to him; (See Gill on Mark 15:43).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Many, though they do not make any show in outward profession, yet, like Joseph of Arimathea, will be far more ready to do real service when there i…

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