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Luke 23:50
50And behold, a man named Joseph, who was a councillor, a good man and a just
Luke 23:50 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:
- New International Version (NIV)Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man,
- English Standard Version (ESV)Now there was a man named Joseph, from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Now behold, there was a man named Joseph, a council member, a good and just man.
Context of Luke 23:50
48And all the crowds who had come together to that sight, having seen the things that took place, returned, beating [their] breasts. 49And all those who knew him stood afar off, the women also who had followed him from Galilee, beholding these things. And behold, a man named Joseph, who was a councillor, a good man and a just 51(this [man] had not assented to their counsel and deed), of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who also waited, [himself also,] for the kingdom of God 52— he having gone to Pilate begged the body of Jesus;
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Καὶ ἰδοὺ ἀνὴρ ὀνόματι Ἰωσὴφ βουλευτὴς ὑπάρχων, καὶ ἀνὴρ ἀγαθὸς καὶ δίκαιος·Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Luke 23:50
- Matthew 27:57Now when even was come there came a rich man of Arimathaea, his name Joseph, who also himself was a disciple to Jesus.
- Mark 15:42And when it was already evening, since it was [the] preparation, that is, [the day] before a sabbath,
- John 19:38And after these things Joseph of Arimathaea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly through fear of the Jews, demanded of Pilate that he might take the body of Jesus: and Pilate allowed it. He came therefore and took away the body of Jesus.
- Luke 2:25And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was just and pious, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and [the] Holy Spirit was upon him.
- Acts 10:2pious, and fearing God with all his house, [both] giving much alms to the people, and supplicating God continually,
- Acts 11:24for he was a good man and full of [the] Holy Spirit and of faith; and a large crowd [of people] were added to the Lord.
Commentaries on Luke 23:50
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 50Joseph of Arimathea - See the notes on Matthew 27:57-60; (note), and those especially on Mark 15:43; (note).Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 50-56Verses 50-56 See the Matthew 27:57-61 notes; Mark 15:42-47 notes.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 50-56Verses 50-56 Many, though they do not make any show in outward profession, yet, like Joseph of Arimathea, will be far more ready to do real service, when there is occasion, than others who make a greater noise. Christ was buried in haste, because the sabbath drew on. Weeping must not hinder sowing. Though they were in tears for the death of their Lord, yet they must prepare to keep holy the sabbath. When the sabbath draws on, there must be preparation…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 50-51Not all the religious leaders opposed Jesus. Joseph had disagreed with the decision of the council. The exact location of Arimathea in Judea is unknown. It may have been Ramathaim, or Ramah, about 32 kilometers (20 miles) northwest of Jerusalem.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Luke 23
- 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
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- 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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