Luke 23:51
but he hadn't agreed with its decisions and actions. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea, and was waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God.
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50There was a man called Joseph who was good and honest. He was a member of the council,
52Joseph went to Pilate and asked for Jesus' body.
Cross References
Genesis 37:21When Reuben heard all this, he tried to save Joseph from them.
Genesis 49:18I trust in you to save me, Lord.
1 Samuel 1:1Once there was a man from Ramathaim-zophim in the hill country of Ephraim. His name was Elkanah, son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, from the tribe of Ephraim.
Isaiah 8:12Don't call a conspiracy everything that these people call a conspiracy. Don't fear what they fear. Don't be overawed!
Luke 2:25Living in Jerusalem at that time was a man called Simeon. Simeon did what was good and was very devout. He was waiting expectantly for the hope of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Luke 23:42Then he said, “Jesus, please remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
Matthew Henry on Luke 23:51-56
The Burial of Christ. 50 And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just: 51 (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathæa, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. 52 This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. 53 And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid. 54 And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath… Read the whole commentary →