Joh 19:38 | TNotes | STEP | 19:38 According to Luke, Joseph of Arimathea was a courageous man who was waiting for the Kingdom of God (Luke 23:50-51 ). He was a wealthy (Matt 27:57 ) and influential leader in Jerusalem and a member of the high council (Mark 15:43 ) who disagreed with the decision to kill Jesus. He asked Pilate for the favor of burying Jesus in his personal tomb. • Joseph was a secret disciple (cp. John 12:42-43 ), but his bold deed brought out his public support of Jesus.

bLuke 23:50-51►

cMatt 27:57►

dMark 15:43►

eJohn 12:42-43►

‏ John 19:38

19:38 ^a According to Luke, Joseph of Arimathea was a courageous man who was waiting for the Kingdom of God (Luke 23:50-51 ^b). He was a wealthy (Matt 27:57 ^c) and influential leader in Jerusalem and a member of the high council (Mark 15:43 ^d) who disagreed with the decision to kill Jesus. He asked Pilate for the favor of burying Jesus in his personal tomb.

• Joseph was a secret disciple (cp. John 12:42-43 ^e), but his bold deed brought out his public support of Jesus.