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Matthew 27:57 Cross-References
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The Burial of Jesus
“When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:”
Matthew 27:57 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 27:57
When the even was come (ὀψίας δὲ γενομένης)—the evening before Sabbath began at sundown, creating urgency to complete burial. A rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph—fulfilling Isaiah 53:9, 'with the rich in his death.' Joseph was a Sanhedrin member (Luke 23:50-51) who had not consented to Jesus' condemnation, and secretly a disciple (μαθητής) of Jesus.His wealth enabled him to own a tomb; his status as Sanhedrin member gave him access to Pilate. God providentially placed this man to ensure Jesus received honorable burial rather than the criminals' mass grave at Golgotha. Joseph's courage—publi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 27:57
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“Joseph of Arimathaea”
“because it was the Preparation Day”
“a man named Joseph”