Matthew 27:57

The Burial of Jesus · Matthew 27:57–61
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Translations

Modern
When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself was a disciple of Jesus.
Traditional
When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:
Literal
And evening having come, a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph came, who himself also was discipled to Jesus.
Latin
Cum autem sero factum esset, venit quidam homo dives ab Arimathæa, nomine Joseph, qui et ipse discipulus erat Jesu:

Original

Greek
English
When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself was a disciple of Jesus.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Pontius Pilate Women Named Mary Material Reward

Events

Parallels

Isaiah 53:9–12 Mark 15:42–47 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

Places

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

Glossary

Arimathea Body of Christ Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Mary Passion Procurator Tomb Wealth

Topics

Arimathea: A Town Five Miles North of Jerusalem Friendship: The Marys, and Joseph of Arimathaea, for Jesus 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 Love to Christ: Joseph of Arimathaea Love: 0F Man for Jesus Love: Love for Jesus: Joseph of Aramathaea Modern Judea: Towns of Arimathea Pontius Pilate: Allows Joseph of Arimathaea to Take Jesus' Body Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Buried with the Rich: Fulfilled Riches: Examples of Saints Possessing: Joseph of Arimathea The Rich: Joseph of Arimathaea