Luke 23:50

Modern

Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,

Traditional

And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:

Literal

And behold, a man named Joseph, being also a Council member, a good and righteous man—

Latin

Et ecce vir nomine Joseph, qui erat decurio, vir bonus et justus:

Greek

English

Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,

Not all the religious leaders opposed Jesus. Joseph had disagreed with the decision of the council.
The exact location of Arimathea in Judea is unknown. It may have been Ramathaim, or Ramah, about 32 kilometers (20 miles) northwest of Jerusalem.

Theme notes and profiles

John 19:38–42
Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body.
Acts 11:24
Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.
Acts 10:22
“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”
Matthew 27:57–61
When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself was a disciple of Jesus.
Mark 15:42–47
Now it was already evening. Since it was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath),
Acts 10:2
He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.
Luke 2:25
Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Joseph: Of Arimathea, buried Jesus in his own tomb Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province