Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body. Cross References Matthew 27:57 When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself was a disciple of Jesus. Mark 15:42 Now it was already evening. Since it was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath), Mark 15:43 Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent Council member who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus. Luke 23:50 Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man, John 7:13 Yet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews. Acts 13:29 When they had carried out all that was written about Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb. Treasury of Scripture And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, sought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus. Joseph. Matthew 27:57-60 Mark 15:42-46 Luke 23:50 but. John 9:22 John 12:42 Proverbs 29:25 |