Mark 15:43

KJV1611 – Modern English

Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counselor, who also waited for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.

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  • Luke 2:25 : 25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
  • Luke 2:38 : 38 And coming in that instant, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
  • Luke 23:51 : 51 He had not consented to their decision and action. He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who also himself was waiting for the kingdom of God.
  • John 19:38 : 38 After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave permission. He came and took the body of Jesus.
  • Acts 4:8-9 : 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, Rulers of the people and elders of Israel, 9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well, 10 Let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone. 12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. 13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they realized that they had been with Jesus.
  • Acts 13:50 : 50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honorable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their district.
  • Acts 17:12 : 12 Therefore many of them believed; also many honorable Greek women, and numerous men.
  • Phil 1:14 : 14 And most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
  • Matt 19:30 : 30 But many who are first shall be last, and the last shall be first.
  • Matt 20:16 : 16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many are called, but few chosen.
  • Matt 27:57 : 57 When evening came, there came a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple.
  • Mark 10:23-27 : 23 And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! 24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. 26 And they were exceedingly amazed, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? 27 And Jesus looking at them said, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
  • Mark 14:54 : 54 And Peter followed him at a distance, even into the courtyard of the high priest; and he sat with the servants and warmed himself at the fire.
  • Mark 14:66-72 : 66 And as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the maids of the high priest came. 67 And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, You also were with Jesus of Nazareth. 68 But he denied, saying, I do not know, nor understand what you mean. And he went out onto the porch; and the rooster crowed. 69 And a maid saw him again and began to say to those who stood by, This is one of them. 70 And he denied it again. And a little later, those who stood by said again to Peter, Surely you are one of them, for you are a Galilean, and your speech shows it. 71 But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I do not know this man of whom you speak. 72 And the second time the rooster crowed. And Peter remembered the word that Jesus said to him, Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times. And when he thought on it, he wept.

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    38After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave permission. He came and took the body of Jesus.

    39And Nicodemus also came, who at first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds in weight.

    40Then they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen clothes with the spices, as is the custom of the Jews to bury.

    41Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had yet been laid.

    42There they laid Jesus because of the Jews' preparation day; for the tomb was nearby.

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    50And behold, there was a man named Joseph, a council member, and he was a good and just man.

    51He had not consented to their decision and action. He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who also himself was waiting for the kingdom of God.

    52This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

    53Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a tomb that was cut out of stone, where no one had ever lain before.

    54That day was the preparation, and the Sabbath was drawing near.

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    57When evening came, there came a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple.

    58He went to Pilate and begged for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.

    59And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

    60And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulcher, and departed.

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    44And Pilate marveled if he was already dead, and calling the centurion, he asked him whether he had been dead for some time.

    45And when he was informed by the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.

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