A wealthy member of the Sanhedrin and secret disciple of Jesus who had not consented to the council's decision. After the crucifixion he boldly asked Pilate for Jesus' body, wrapped it in clean linen, and laid it in his own new tomb cut from the rock. With Nicodemus he gave Jesus an honorable burial before the Sabbath began.
Relationships
BuriedJesusProvided his own tomb for Jesus' burial
CompanionNicodemusHelped prepare Jesus' body for burial
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
Matthew 27:57
When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:Matthew 27:57, KJV
Mark 15:43
Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.Mark 15:43, KJV
Luke 23:50
And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:Luke 23:50, KJV
John 19:38
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.John 19:38, KJV
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