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Joseph of Arimathaea, a member of the council of honorable estate, who also himself was looking for the kingdom of God, came. He boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for Jesus` body.
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From Fear to Boldness
Commentators emphasize that Joseph, a secret disciple, acted with sudden boldness. While Jesus' closest followers had fled, this respected council member risked his reputation and safety to publicly align with the crucified Christ. Scholars note his action was a powerful demonstration of faith, moving from fear to courage at the most critical moment, providing a model for believers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Joseph—an honourable counsellor. A distinguished man, who probably held a high office among the Jews, as one of their great council or a J…
A councillor of honourable estate (ευσχημων βουλευτης). A senator or member of the Sanhedrin of high standing, rich ([Reference Ma…
19th Century
Anglican
Joseph of Arimathea. The account given of him is fuller than in St. Matthew. The phrase, which also waited for the kingdom of …
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Baptist
I have no doubt that Pilate was very surprised that a member of the Sanhedrin should come and ask for the body of Jesus, when, a little while befor…
Preparation Day was the name given to the day before a festival or a Sabbath. Here it refers to the day before the Sabbath (as Mark explains for th…
16th Century
Protestant
Mark 15:43 and Luke 23:51. Who also himself was waiting for the kingdom of God. The highest commendation bestowed on Jo…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable counsellor A man of a good aspect, well dressed, and that behaved well and honour…
We are here attending the burial of our Lord Jesus. Oh that we may by grace be planted in the likeness of it! Joseph of Arimathea was one who waite…
