Mark 15:43

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.

Literal

…having come, Joseph from Arimathea, a prominent Council member who was also himself waiting for the kingdom of God, having boldness, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Latin

…venit Joseph ab Arimathæa nobilis decurio, qui et ipse erat exspectans regnum Dei, et audacter introivit ad Pilatum, et petiit corpus Jesu.

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English

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.

Notes

Mark 15:43–45

Joseph of Arimathea: He was possibly from Ramathaim, a village about 32 kilometers (20 miles) northwest of Jerusalem. A respected member of the Jewish high council (Sanhedrin), he was also a secret follower of Jesus. He was waiting for the kingdom of God to come (see Matthew 27:57; Luke 23:50–51; John 19:38). He bravely asked Pilate for the body of Jesus so he could bury it.

As a prominent Council member who was not known as a disciple, his request supported Rome's interests. This addressed Jewish concerns about leaving the dead exposed after sunset (Deuteronomy 21:22–23). It also prevented the disciples of Jesus from receiving the body.

Theme notes and profiles

Pontius Pilate The Jewish High Council Women Named Mary

Events

Related verses

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.
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 23:51
…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.
John 19:38
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.
Matthew 27:57
When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself was a disciple of Jesus.
Acts 17:12
As a result, many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men.
Mark 10:23–27
Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!”
Philippians 1:14
And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.
Mark 14:54
Peter followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he sat with the officers and warmed himself by the fire.
Acts 4:8–13
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people!
Acts 13:50
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Matthew 20:16
So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

Parallels

Isaiah 53:9–12 Matthew 27:57–61 Luke 23:50–56 John 19:38–42

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Joseph: Of Arimathea, buried Jesus in his own tomb Pilate: Roman governor who presided over Jesus' trial

Places

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

Glossary

Arimathea Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body Centurion Gospel Joseph Joseph of Arimathea Mark, Gospel of Mary Passion Sanhedrin

Topics

Arimathea: A Town Five Miles North of Jerusalem Counsellor was Member of the Sanhedrin at Jerusalem Courage: Personal Bravery: Joseph of Arimathaea, in Caring for the Body of Jesus Holy Boldness: Joseph of Arimathaea 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 Waiting Upon God: Joseph Waiting: Joseph

Mark 15:43

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