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Courage in the Darkness
Commentators highlight the dramatic change in Joseph of Arimathea. Previously a secret disciple out of fear, he was emboldened by Christ's death to act with what Charles Spurgeon calls "extraordinary courage." His story is a powerful example of how the cross can inspire believers to step out in faith, especially when it seems all hope is lost, like a star shining brightest in the darkest night.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:57
18th Century
Theologian
When the even was come. That is, some time after three o'clock in the afternoon. Before this, the Jews had entreated Pilate that the legs …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 27:57
And when even was come (οψιας δε γενομενης). It was the Preparation (παρασκευη), the day before the sabbath ([Reference Luke 23:54…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:57–58
19th Century
Preacher
This rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, a member of the Jewish Sanhedrin, was Jesus’s disciple, but secretly for fear of the Jews ([Ref…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:57
The approaching evening—about 6:00 P. M. at that time of year—would mark the end of Friday and the beginning of Sabbath. Matthew mentions that Jose…
John Calvin
On Matthew 27:57
16th Century
Theologian
And when the evening was come. Let it be understood that Joseph did not come in the dusk of the evening, but before suns…
John Gill
On Matthew 27:57
17th Century
Pastor
When the even was come
The second evening, when it was just at sunset; at which time the Jewish sabbath began, and w…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 27:57–61
17th Century
Minister
In Christ's burial was nothing of pomp or solemnity. Just as Christ did not have a house of his own in which to lay his head while he lived, so he …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 27:27–66
13th Century
Philosopher
After relating His condemnation, His Passion and death are treated here; and secondly, His burial is treated, where it is said, And whe…