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.

General references

Bible References

Joseph

Matthew 27:57
When the evening was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also had been a disciple of Jesus;
Mark 15:42
And now when the evening was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,
Luke 23:50
And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a senator; and he was a good man and just

But

John 9:22
These words spoke his parents because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had agreed already that if anyone did confess that he was the Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
John 12:42
Nevertheless, even among the princes many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man brings a snare, but whosoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be lifted up.
Philippians 1:14
and many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

General references

Mark 15:42
And now when the evening was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,
Luke 23:52
This man went unto Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.