John 19:38
Joseph of Arimathaea was a disciple of Jesus. He approached Pilate secretly for fear of the Jews. He asked Pilate for permission to take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission. So he took the body away.
Proverbs 29:25
Fear of man brings a snare (trap). He who trusts in Jehovah will be safe.
Matthew 27:57-61
A disciple of Jesus named Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea,
Mark 15:42-47
Evening arrived. It was the Preparation Day (Exodus 16:22-27), the day before the Sabbath.
Luke 23:50-56
Joseph was a member of the council and a good and righteous man.
John 7:13
However no man spoke openly about him out of fear of the Jews.
John 9:22
The parents said these things because they feared the Jews. The Jews had agreed that if any man should confess him to be Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
John 12:42
Many of the rulers believed in him, although they did not confess their faith because of the Pharisees, for they would be expelled from the synagogue.
Philippians 1:14
Most of the brothers trust in the Lord and boldly speak the word of God without fear because of my bonds.