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Luke 23

Luke 23:52

The Burial of Jesus · Luke 23:50–56
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Translations

Modern
He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.
Traditional
This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
Literal
…he, having gone to Pilate, asked for the body of Jesus.
Latin
…hic accessit ad Pilatum et petiit corpus Jesu:

Original

Greek
English
He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.

Notes

Luke 23:52

He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus: 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 honor on the Jewish high council.

Theme notes and profiles

Pontius Pilate The Jewish High Council

Events

Parallels

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

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Pilate: Roman governor who presided over Jesus' trial

Glossary

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

Topics

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 Pontius Pilate: Allows Joseph of Arimathaea to Take Jesus' Body