John 19:38

After that, Joseph of Arimathaea, which was a disciple of Jesus - but secretly for fear of the Jews - besought Pilate that he might take down the body of Jesus. And Pilate gave him license.

Proverbs 29:25

He that feareth men, shall have a fall; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall come to honour.

Matthew 27:57-61

When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea named Joseph, which same also was Jesus' disciple.

Mark 15:42-47

And now when night was come, because it was the even that goeth before the Sabbath,

Luke 23:50-56

And behold, there was a man named Joseph, a councilor: and was a good man and a just;

John 7:13

Howbeit, no man spake openly of him, for fear of the Jews.

John 9:22

Such words spake his father, and mother, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had conspired already that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be excommunicated out of the Synagogue.

John 12:42

Nevertheless, among the chief rulers many believed on him: but because of the Pharisees they would not be a known of it, lest they should be excommunicated.

Philippians 1:14

Insomuch that many of the brethren in the Lord are boldened through my bonds, and dare more largely speak the word without fear.

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Summary

And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, 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.

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Bible References

Joseph

Matthew 27:57
When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea named Joseph, which same also was Jesus' disciple.
Mark 15:42
And now when night was come, because it was the even that goeth before the Sabbath,
Luke 23:50
And behold, there was a man named Joseph, a councilor: and was a good man and a just;

But

John 9:22
Such words spake his father, and mother, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had conspired already that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be excommunicated out of the Synagogue.
John 12:42
Nevertheless, among the chief rulers many believed on him: but because of the Pharisees they would not be a known of it, lest they should be excommunicated.
Proverbs 29:25
He that feareth men, shall have a fall; but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall come to honour.
Philippians 1:14
Insomuch that many of the brethren in the Lord are boldened through my bonds, and dare more largely speak the word without fear.

General references

Mark 15:42
And now when night was come, because it was the even that goeth before the Sabbath,
Luke 23:52
He went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.