Joseph (Matthew 27)

Joseph (Matthew 27) is a man living at the time of the New Testament. He is named in 6 verses of the Bible, first in Matthew 27:57.

Verses

Matthew

• Matthew 27:57
  When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself was a disciple of Jesus.
• Matthew 27:59
  And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,So Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

Mark

• Mark 15:43
  Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.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.
• Mark 15:45
  And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.When Pilate had confirmed it with the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.

Luke

• Luke 23:50
  And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,

John

• John 19:38
  And after this Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.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.

Notes

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