Joseph of Arimathea
A rich man and respected member of the council, described as looking for the kingdom of God and as a disciple of Jesus, though secretly for fear of the Jews. Luke adds that he had not consented to the council's decision. After the crucifixion he went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body, wrapped it in a clean linen shroud, and laid it in his own new tomb cut in the rock, rolling a great stone across the entrance. Nicodemus came with him, bringing spices.
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MatthewMarkWhen evening had come, a rich man from Arimathaea, named Joseph, who himself was also Jesus’ disciple came.
Matthew 27:57 — A disciple of Jesus
He bought a linen cloth, and taking him down, wound him in the linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb which had been cut out of a rock. He rolled a stone against the door of the tomb.
Mark 15:46 — Lays Jesus in the tomb
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.
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