Christian Standard Bible
John 19:38
38After this, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus — but secretly because of his fear of the Jews — asked Pilate that he might remove Jesus’s body. Pilate gave him permission; so he came and took his body away.
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 happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: Not one of his bones will be broken. 37Also, another Scripture says: They will look at the one they pierced. After this, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus — but secretly because of his fear of the Jews — asked Pilate that he might remove Jesus’s body. Pilate gave him permission; so he came and took his body away. 39Nicodemus (who had previously come to him at night) also came, bringing a mixture of about seventy-five pounds of myrrh and aloes. 40They took Jesus’s body and wrapped it in linen cloths with the fragrant spices, according to the burial custom of the Jews.
Read all of John 19John 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, a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph came, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus.
- Mark 15:42When it was already evening, because it was the day of preparation (that is, the day before the Sabbath),
- Luke 23:50There was a good and righteous man named Joseph, a member of the Sanhedrin,
- John 9:22His parents said these things because they were afraid of the Jews, since the Jews had already agreed that if anyone confessed him as the Messiah, he would be banned from the synagogue.
- John 12:42Nevertheless, many did believe in him even among the rulers, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, so that they would not be banned from the synagogue.
- Proverbs 29:25The fear of mankind is a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.
- Philippians 1:14Most of the brothers have gained confidence in the Lord from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the word fearlessly.
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
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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
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