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
A disciple of Jesus named Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea,
Mark 15:42
Evening arrived. It was the Preparation Day (Exodus 16:22-27), the day before the Sabbath.
Luke 23:50
Joseph was a member of the council and a good and righteous man.

But

John 9:22
The parents said these things because they feared the Jews. The Jews had agreed that if any man should confess him to be Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
John 12:42
Many of the rulers believed in him, although they did not confess their faith because of the Pharisees, for they would be expelled from the synagogue.
Proverbs 29:25
Fear of man brings a snare (trap). He who trusts in Jehovah will be safe.
Philippians 1:14
Most of the brothers trust in the Lord and boldly speak the word of God without fear because of my bonds.

General references

Mark 15:42
Evening arrived. It was the Preparation Day (Exodus 16:22-27), the day before the Sabbath.
Luke 23:52
He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.