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Luke 23:50
50A man called Joseph was also there. He was one of a special group of important Jewish leaders. He was a good man that wanted to do right things.
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
48A very big crowd had come together to watch the men die. They saw what had happened. Then they began to go home. They were very sad, and they were hitting their own bodies with their hands. 49The friends of Jesus were there. The women that had come with him from Galilee were also there. They were all standing a long way away. They also saw what happened to him. A man called Joseph was also there. He was one of a special group of important Jewish leaders. He was a good man that wanted to do right things. 51He was from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He had not agreed with the other leaders that Jesus should die. He was waiting for God to begin to rule his people in his kingdom. 52So Joseph went to see Pilate. He asked Pilate for the dead body of Jesus. Pilate agreed to this.
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Καὶ ἰδοὺ ἀνὴρ ὀνόματι Ἰωσὴφ βουλευτὴς ὑπάρχων, καὶ ἀνὴρ ἀγαθὸς καὶ δίκαιος·Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Luke 23:50
- Matthew 27:57That evening a rich man who came from a town called Arimathea went to Pilate. The man's name was Joseph, and he had become a disciple of Jesus.
- Mark 15:42It was Friday and the Jews were preparing for their day of rest on the Sabbath.
- John 19:38There was a man called Joseph who came from the town of Arimathea. He was one of Jesus' disciples, but he was afraid of the Jewish leaders. So he had not told people that he was a disciple of Jesus. Joseph went to Pilate and asked if he could take Jesus' dead body away. Pilate agreed. So Joseph went there and he took the body away.
- Luke 2:25At this time, a man called Simeon was living in Jerusalem. He was a good man and he obeyed God. He had waited a long time to see the special person who would save Israel's people. The Holy Spirit was with him.
- Acts 10:2Cornelius was a good man. He and all his family served God faithfully. Cornelius prayed to God every day. He also gave money to help poor Jewish people.
- Acts 11:24Barnabas was a good man. The power of God's Holy Spirit was with him. He trusted God completely. Many people in Antioch believed in Jesus and joined the group of believers.
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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