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So they took Jesus` body, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.
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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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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 …
19th Century
Anglican
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 …
Baptist
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then took they the body of Jesus It being taken down from the cross, and carried to the designed place of interment;…
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Presbyterian
Joseph of Arimathea was a disciple of Christ in secret. Disciples should openly profess themselves; yet some, who in lesser trials have been fearfu…
13th Century
Catholic
After the Evangelist has told us about the crucifixion and death of Christ, he now turns to His burial, covering the following points:
