Mark 15:43
there arrived Joseph of Arimathea, a noble council member, who himself was also awaiting the kingdom of God. And he boldly entered to Pilate and petitioned for the body of Jesus.
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In Context
42And when evening had now arrived (because it was the Preparation Day, which is before the Sabbath)
Cross References
Matthew 20:16So then, the last shall be first, and the first shall be last. For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Mark 10:23And Jesus, looking around, said to his disciples, “How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God!”
Mark 14:66And while Peter was in the court below, one of the maidservants of the high priest arrived.
Luke 2:38And entering at the same hour, she confessed to the Lord. And she spoke about him to all who were awaiting the redemption of Israel.
John 19:38Then, after these things, Joseph from Arimathea, (because he was a disciple of Jesus, but a secret one for fear of the Jews) petitioned Pilate so that he might take away the body of Jesus. And Pilate gave permission. Therefore, he went and took away the body of Jesus.
Acts 13:50But the Jews incited some devout and honest women, and the leaders of the city. And they stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas. And they drove them away from their parts.
Matthew Henry on Mark 15:43-47
The Burial of Christ; The Women at the Sepulchre. 42 And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath, 43 Joseph of Arimathæa, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. 44 And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead. 45 And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph. 46… Read the whole commentary →