Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
(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.
Arimathaea
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Bible References
Had not
Genesis 37:21
Reuben heard this and tried to protect Joseph from them. Let us not kill him, he said.
Genesis 42:21
They said to one another: Truly we are guilty concerning our brother, because we saw his distress when he pleaded with us, yet we would not listen. Therefore this distress has come upon us.
Exodus 23:2
Do not follow the majority to do wrong. Do not give testimony that perverts justice.
Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners tempt you do not consent.
Isaiah 8:12
Do not say that everything these people call a conspiracy is a conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear. Do not let it terrify you!
Arimathaea
1 Samuel 1:1
There was a certain man of Ramathaim, a Zuphite of the mountains of Ephraim. His name was Elkanah. He was the son of Jeroham son of Elihu son of Tohu son of Zuph an Ephraimite.
Waited
Luke 23:42
He said: Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom.
Luke 2:25
There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for God to save Israel. God's Holy Spirit was working in him.
Genesis 49:18
I wait with hope for your salvation, O Jehovah.
Mark 15:43
Joseph of Arimathaea was a prominent council member who also was looking for the Kingdom of God. He boldly approached Pilate and asked for Jesus' body.
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Genesis 49:18
I wait with hope for your salvation, O Jehovah.
Mark 15:42
Evening arrived. It was the Preparation Day (Exodus 16:22-27), the day before the Sabbath.