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Mark 15:43

Mark 15:43
Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of Joses,.... Or Joseph, as the Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions read:…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Joseph, an honorable counselor - A distinguished man, who probably held a high office among the Jews, as one of their…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Went in boldly unto Pilate - He who was a coward before now acts a more open, fearless part, than any of the disciples…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 15:42-47

We are here attending the funeral of our Lord Jesus, a solemn, mournful funeral. O that we may by grace be planted in…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Joseph of Arimathæa i. e. either of Rama in Benjamin (Mat 2:18) or Ramathaim in Ephraim (1Sa 1:1). Probably the latter.…