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When evening had come, there came a rich man from Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus` disciple.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
And when even was come (οψιας δε γενομενης). It was the Preparation (παρασκευη), the day before the sabbath ([Reference Luke 23:54…
19th Century
Anglican
A rich man of Arimathea—This place was likely identical with the Ramah of 1 Samuel 1:19, the prophet's birthplace. In …
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
And when the evening was come. Let it be understood that Joseph did not come in the dusk of the evening, but before suns…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When the even was come The second evening, when it was just at sunset; at which time the Jewish sabbath began, and w…
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
After relating His condemnation, His Passion and death are treated here; and secondly, His burial is treated, where it is said, And whe…
