Luke 23:51

(This man had not assented to the decision and action of the Council.) He belonged to Arimathea, a town in Judea, and lived in expectation of the kingdom of God.

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In The King James Version

(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.

In Context

50Now there was a man of the name of Joseph, who was a member of the Council, and who bore a good and upright character.

52He now went to see Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus;

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Cross References

Genesis 37:21Rueben, however, when he heard it, saved him from their hands by saying, “Let us not take his life.”

Genesis 49:18I have waited for your deliverance Lord!

Luke 2:25There was at that time in Jerusalem a man named Simeon, a righteous and devout man, who lived in constant expectation of Israel’s consulation, and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Luke 23:42Jesus,” he went on, “do not forget me when you have come to 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 →

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