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From Fear to Faithfulness
Commentators like Matthew Henry highlight the profound courage of Joseph and Nicodemus. Previously secret disciples who acted out of fear, they boldly stepped forward to honor Jesus at His most vulnerable moment. This shows how God can transform quiet faith into courageous action, turning a 'bruised reed' into a 'strong cedar' when the time is right.
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AT Robertson
On John 19:40
In linen cloths (οθονιοις). Late diminutive for the old οθονη, used for ships' sails, in N.T. here and Lu 24:12. Case here either …
Charles Ellicott
On John 19:40
19th Century
Bishop
And wound it in linen clothes with the spices.—Compare Notes on Luke 24:12. The same word does not occur, but the Jewish manner of burial …
Charles Spurgeon
On John 19:38–40
19th Century
Preacher
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 19:40
The burial of the body was hasty and had to be completed before sundown. The process is uncertain. The spices, being of somewhat gummy character, m…
John Calvin
On John 19:40
16th Century
Theologian
As the custom of the Jews is to bury. When Christ had endured extreme disgrace on the cross, God determined that His burial should be hono…
John Gill
On John 19:40
17th Century
Pastor
Then took they the body of Jesus
It being taken down from the cross, and carried to the designed place of interment;…
Matthew Henry
On John 19:38–42
17th Century
Minister
Joseph of Arimathea was a disciple of Christ in secret. Disciples should openly profess themselves; yet some, who in lesser trials have been fearfu…