Luk 23:50-53 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Luke 23:50-51: 23:50-51 Not all the religious leaders opposed Jesus— Joseph had opposed the actions of the council. • The location of Arimathea in Judea is uncertain; it might be Ramathaim (= Ramah), twenty miles (thirty-two kilometers) northwest of Jerusalem.

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‏ Luke 23:50-53

Summary for Luke 23:50-51: 23:50-51 ^a Not all the religious leaders opposed Jesus—Joseph had opposed the actions of the council.

• The location of Arimathea in Judea is uncertain; it might be Ramathaim (= Ramah), twenty miles (thirty-two kilometers) northwest of Jerusalem.
23:52 ^b He went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body: The Romans used crucifixion as a public warning against revolt, so they did not generally allow a victim to be buried. Instead, they left the body exposed or rotting on the cross. An exception was made in this case, probably because Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent and because of Joseph’s position of prestige on the Jewish high council.
23:53 ^c The new tomb had probably been purchased by Joseph as a family tomb.