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and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock, and he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb, and departed.
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A Rich Man's Tomb
Commentators highlight the fulfillment of Isaiah 53:9, which prophesied the Messiah would make "his grave with the rich." Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy man, provided his own tomb. This is remarkable because Jesus lived a life of poverty. It shows God's sovereign plan was being accomplished even in the specific details of His burial.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In his own new tomb. John says (John 19:41) that this was in a garden located in or near the place where he was crucified. Thi…
19th Century
Anglican
Laid it in his own new tomb — The garden, or orchard, was therefore the property of Joseph (see note on Matthew 27:33). All the fi…
Baptist
Our King, even in the grave, must have the best of the best; his body was wrapped in a clean linen cloth, and laid in Joseph's own new tomb
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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
And laid it in his own new tomb Christ was laid not in his own, but in another's tomb; for as in his lifetime he had…
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…
