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.

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Bible References

Joseph

Matthew 27:57
When the evening was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:
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 member of the council 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 any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
John 12:42
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on 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 safe.
Philippians 1:14
And many of the brethren in the Lord, becoming 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.