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
In the evening a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself was Jesus's disciple,
Mark 15:42
Now, as soon as the evening was come; because it was then the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,
Luke 23:50
There was likewise present a counsellor, named Joseph, a man of probity and justice, one who had never abetted the contrivances and proceedings of the Jews.

But

John 9:22
his parents said this, because they were afraid of the Jews: for the Jews had agreed in this, that if any man did own him for the Messias, he should be excommunicated.
John 12:42
nevertheless there were many even among the chief rulers, who believed on him; but they did not own it publickly for fear the Pharisees should excommunicate them.
Philippians 1:14
even many of our brethren, encourag'd by my bonds, preach the word with greater freedom and intrepidity.

General references

Mark 15:42
Now, as soon as the evening was come; because it was then the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,
Luke 23:52
this very man went to Pilate, and begg'd the body of Jesus.