Thematic Bible: Joseph of arimathaea


Thematic Bible



who had not agreed with their plan and action. He was from Arimathea, a Judean town, and was looking forward to the kingdom of God.


After this, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus—but secretly because of his fear of the Jews—asked Pilate that he might remove Jesus’ body. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and took His body away.


When it was evening, a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph came, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus.


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