He went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body.
Parallel translations
- WEB this man went to Pilate, and asked for Jesus’ body.
- KJV This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
- BSB He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.
- NKJV This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
- NASB this man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
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Joseph went to Pilate and asked for Jesus' body. His bold request showed courageous devotion to the crucified Lord.
Overview
At considerable risk to his standing, Joseph approaches Pilate to secure Jesus' body for burial. This act of love openly identified him with a condemned man. His boldness fulfills the providential plan that Christ be honorably buried, and it stands as a witness that genuine faith acts even when costly.
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Cross-references · 1
- John 19:38–42After these things, Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked of Pilate that he might take away Jesus’ body. Pilate gave him permission. He came therefore and took away his body.
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