Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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.
Joseph
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Bible References
Joseph
Matthew 27:57
When it was evening, a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph came, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus.
Mark 15:42
When it was already evening, because it was preparation day (that is, the day before the Sabbath),
Luke 23:50
There was a good and righteous man named Joseph, a member of the Sanhedrin,
But
John 9:22
His parents said these things because they were afraid of the Jews, since the Jews had already agreed that if anyone confessed Him as Messiah, he would be banned from the synagogue.
John 12:42
Nevertheless, many did believe in Him even among the rulers, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, so they would not be banned from the synagogue.
Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man is a snare,
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.
Philippians 1:14
Most of the brothers in the Lord have gained confidence from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the message fearlessly.
General references
Mark 15:42
When it was already evening, because it was preparation day (that is, the day before the Sabbath),
Luke 23:52
He approached Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body.