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John 19:38

King James Version (KJV)

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And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave [him] leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.

John 19:38 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 19:38

Theological / Devotional

Joseph of Arimathaea. [The Burial, John 19:38-42=Matt. 27:57-61=Mark 15:42-47=Luke 23:50-56. Major comment: Matthew and Mark.] All four Gospels describe Joseph’s part in the burial of Jesus. John alone observes that he was secretly a disciple.

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