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This man went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given up.
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Courage in the Darkness
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon emphasize the profound courage of Joseph of Arimathea. Previously a secret disciple, the gravity of the cross emboldened him to publicly associate with Jesus by requesting his body from the Roman governor. This act shows how the darkest moments can be when faith shines the brightest, like "stars appearing in the night."
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He went to Pilate. Because no one had a right to remove the body but the magistrate, he was condemned to be crucified—usually a long and m…
19th Century
Anglican
He went to Pilate — Assuming the death of our Lord was soon after the ninth hour (3 P.M.), Joseph seems to have hastened at once t…
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…
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Joseph’s initiative is remarkably courageous, and Pilate probably granted his request only because he was convinced that Jesus was not really guilt…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He went to Pilate To his house where he lived, and went in, as Mark says, (Mark 15:43), boldly; not bein…
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 …
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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…
