Luke 23:51
This man had not agreed with the decision of the Council and their action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea; and he was looking for the kingdom of God.
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52This man, approaching Pilate, asked for the body of Jesus.
Cross References
Genesis 37:21Reuben heard it and rescued him from their hand. He said, “Let us not take his life.”
Genesis 49:18I wait for your salvation, Yahweh. 1
1 Samuel 1:1There was a certain man of Ramathaim of the Zuphites, of the hill country of Ephraim; his name was Elkanah son of Jeroham son of Elihu son of Tohu son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. + 1:1 Some modern versions have Ramathaim Zophim, but it is understood that Zophim really refers to the region in which the clan descended from Zuph resided.
Isaiah 8:12Do not call conspiracy anything that this people calls conspiracy, 1 you will not fear what they fear, and do not be terrified. 1
Luke 2:25Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout. He was looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Luke 23:42Then he said, “Jesus, 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 →