He took it down, and wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb that was cut in stone, where no man had ever yet lain.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Took it down (καθελων). Second aorist active participle of καθαιρεω as in Mr 15:46.

Wrapped (ενετυλιξεν), …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A sepulchre that was hewn in stone.—The descriptive word differs from that used by St. Matthew and St. Mark, as being sli…

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

And he took it down From the cross, with the help of others, having obtained leave of Pilate so to do;

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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