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A Courageous and Costly Burial
Commentators highlight that Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy man, courageously claimed Jesus' body. He personally bought a fine linen cloth and provided his own new, rock-hewn tomb. This was not a rushed or cheap burial, but a deliberate act of honor and reverence for Jesus, performed quickly before the Sabbath began.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 15:46
Wound (ενειλησεν). This word is only here in the N.T. As εντυλισσω is only in Mt 27:59; Luke 23:53;[Reference John 20:7…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 15:46
19th Century
Bishop
He bought fine linen.—Better, a fine linen sheet. The word is the same as in Matthew 27:59. The fact that it was…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 15:46
19th Century
Preacher
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 15:46
Mark does not mention anyone assisting Joseph in the actions described here. He must, however, have had help in removing the body from the cross, p…
John Gill
On Mark 15:46
17th Century
Pastor
And he bought fine linen
That is, Joseph, as is expressed in the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Persic versions; which, …
Matthew Henry
On Mark 15:42–47
17th Century
Minister
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…