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, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus.
Mark 15:42
When evening had already come, because it was the preparation day, that is, the day before the Sabbath,
Luke 23:50
A man named Joseph, who was a member of the Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court), a good and honorable man
But
John 9:22
His parents said this because they were afraid of [the leaders of] the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone acknowledged Jesus to be the Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue (excommunicated).
John 12:42
Nevertheless, even many of the leading men believed in Him [as Savior and Messiah], but because of the Pharisees they would not confess it, for fear that [if they acknowledged Him openly] they would be put out of the synagogue (excommunicated);
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.
The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.
Philippians 1:14
Because of my chains [seeing that I am doing well and that God is accomplishing great things], most of the brothers have renewed confidence in the Lord, and have far more courage to speak the word of God [concerning salvation] without fear [of the consequences, seeing that God can work His good in all circumstances].
General references
Mark 15:42
When evening had already come, because it was the preparation day, that is, the day before the Sabbath,
Luke 23:52
this man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.