Luke 23:51

Translations

Modern

…who had not consented to their decision or action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea and was waiting for the kingdom of God.

Traditional

(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.

Literal

…he was not having consented to their counsel and deed—from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who was waiting for the kingdom of God,

Latin

…hic non consenserat consilio, et actibus eorum: ab Arimathæa civitate Judææ, qui exspectabat et ipse regnum Dei:

Original

Greek

English

…who had not consented to their decision or action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea and was waiting for the kingdom of God.

Notes

Luke 23:50–51

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

Pontius Pilate The Jewish High Council

Events

Related verses

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.
Luke 2:38
Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 8:12
“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread.
Genesis 37:21–22
When Reuben heard this, he tried to rescue Joseph from their hands. “Let us not take his life,” he said.
Mark 15:43
Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent Council member who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.
Genesis 42:21–22
Then they said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw his anguish when he pleaded with us, but we would not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.”
Genesis 49:18
I await Your salvation, O LORD.
1 Samuel 1:1
Now there was a man named Elkanah who was from Ramathaim-zophim in the hill country of Ephraim. He was the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.
Exodus 23:2
You shall not follow the crowd in wrongdoing. When you testify in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd.
Luke 23:42
Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!”
Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them.

Parallels

Isaiah 53:9–12 Matthew 27:57–61 Mark 15:42–47 John 19:38–42

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Mizpah: A city in Benjamin; a place of gathering and judgment

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Joseph Joseph of Arimathea Luke, Gospel of Passion

Topics

Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Examples of Avoiding: Joseph of Arimathaea Arimathea: A Town Five Miles North of Jerusalem Counsellor was Member of the Sanhedrin at Jerusalem Fellowship: Those Who Avoided Fellowship with the Wicked: Joseph of Arimathaea Integrity: Joseph, a Counselor Jesus, the Christ: Taken Down from the Cross and Buried (Just Outside Jerusalem) Joseph: of Arimathaea: Begs for the Body of Jesus for Burial in his own Tomb Justice: Joseph

Luke 23:51

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