John 19:38

John 19:38 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And after this Joseph of Arimathea, 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.
• New International Version (NIV)Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders. With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body away.
• English Standard Version (ESV)After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was 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 him permission. So he came and took away his body.
• New King James Version (NKJV)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 him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus.

Context of John 19:38

36For these things took place to fulfill the Scripture, “Not a bone of His shall be broken.” 37And again another Scripture says, “They shall look at Him whom they have pierced.” And after this, Joseph of Arimathea—a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews—asked Pilate to let him take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away His body. 39Nicodemus, who had first come to Him at night, also came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, [weighing] about a hundred [Roman] pounds. 40So they took Jesus’ body and bound it in linen wrappings with the fragrant spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews.

John 19:38 word by word

Μετὰ δὲ ταῦτα ἠρώτησεν τὸν Πιλᾶτον Ἰωσὴφ ὁ ἀπὸ Ἁριμαθαίας ὢν μαθητὴς τοῦ Ἰησοῦ, κεκρυμμένος δὲ διὰ τὸν φόβον τῶν Ἰουδαίων, ἵνα ἄρῃ τὸ σῶμα τοῦ Ἰησοῦ. καὶ ἐπέτρεψεν ὁ Πιλᾶτος. ἦλθεν οὖν καὶ ἦρεν τὸ σῶμα αὐτοῦ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andδέde · thenG1161
• afterμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• JosephἸωσήφIōsēph · JosephG2501
• ofἀπόapo · away fromG575
• ArimatheaἈριμαθαίαArimathaia · ArimatheaG707
• beingεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• a discipleμαθητήςmathētēs · discipleG3101
• of JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• secretlyκρύπτωkruptō · to hideG2928
• forδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• fearφόβοςphobos · fearG5401
• of the JewsἸουδαῖοςIoudaios · JewG2453
• besoughtἐρωτάωerōtaō · to askG2065
• PilateΠιλᾶτοςPilatos · PilateG4091
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• he might take awayαἴρωairō · to take upG142
• the bodyσῶμαsōma · bodyG4983
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• gaveἐπιτρέπωepitrepō · to permitG2010
• He cameἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• of JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424

Cross-references for John 19:38

• Matthew 27:57When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus.
• Mark 15:42When evening had already come, because it was the preparation day, that is, the day before the Sabbath,
• Luke 23:50A man named Joseph, who was a member of the Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court), a good and honorable man
• John 9:22His parents said this because they were afraid of [the leaders of] the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone acknowledged Jesus to be the Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue (excommunicated).
• John 12:42Nevertheless, even many of the leading men believed in Him [as Savior and Messiah], but because of the Pharisees they would not confess it, for fear that [if they acknowledged Him openly] they would be put out of the synagogue (excommunicated);
• Proverbs 29:25The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.
• Philippians 1:14Because of my chains [seeing that I am doing well and that God is accomplishing great things], most of the brothers have renewed confidence in the Lord, and have far more courage to speak the word of God [concerning salvation] without fear [of the consequences, seeing that God can work His good in all circumstances].

Commentaries on John 19:38

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 38Joseph of Arimathea - See on Matthew 27:57-60; (note); and particularly Mark 15:42, Mark 15:43; (note).Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 38-42Verses 38-42 See the notes at Matthew 27:57-61.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 38-42Verses 38-42 Joseph of Arimathea was a disciple of Christ in secret. Disciples should openly own themselves; yet some, who in lesser trials have been fearful, in greater have been courageous. When God has work to do, he can find out such as are proper to do it. The embalming was done by Nicodemus, a secret friend to Christ, though not his constant follower. That grace which at first is like a bruised reed, may afterward resemble a strong cedar. Hereby…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 38According to Luke's Gospel, Joseph of Arimathea was a brave man "waiting for the kingdom of God" (Luke 23:50–51). He was a wealthy and influential leader in Jerusalem and a member of the Jewish high council (Matthew 27:57; Mark 15:43). He disagreed with the decision to kill Jesus. He asked Pilate for permission to bury Jesus in his own tomb. Joseph was a secret disciple (compare John 12:42–43). But his bold action showed his public support for Jesus.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 38-4038-40. Joseph of Arimathea--"a rich man" (Mt 27:57), thus fulfilling Is 53:9; "an honorable counsellor," a member of the Sanhedrim, and of good condition, "which also waited for the kingdom of God" (Mr 15:43), a devout expectant of Messiah's kingdom; "a good man and a just, the same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them" (Lu 23:50, 51--he had gone the length, perhaps, of dissenting and protesting in open council against the condemnation of our…Read the comment

Topics related to John 19:38

• Arimathea
• Burial
• Cowardice
• Jesus, the Christ
• Joseph
• Opinion, Public
• Pilate, Pontius

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Commentaries on John 19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings