Luke 23:50

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 came together for this spectacle, after watching what had happened, began to return home, beating their chests. 49And all His acquaintances and the women who accompanied Him from Galilee were standing at a distance, seeing these things. And a man named Joseph, who was a member of the Council, a good and righteous man 51(he had not consented to their plan and action), a man from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who was waiting for the kingdom of God-- 52this man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Luke 23:50 word by word

Καὶ ἰδοὺ ἀνὴρ ὀνόματι Ἰωσὴφ βουλευτὴς ὑπάρχων, καὶ ἀνὴρ ἀγαθὸς καὶ δίκαιος·Read the interlinear

• And a manἀνήρanēr · manG435
• namedὄνομαonoma · nameG3686
• JosephἸωσήφIōsēph · JosephG2501
• memberβουλευτήςbouleutēs · member of a councilG1010
• a goodἀγαθόςagathos · goodG18
• and righteousδίκαιοςdikaios · justG1342

Cross-references for Luke 23:50

• Matthew 27:57Now when it was evening, a rich man from Arimathea came, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus.
• Mark 15:42When evening had already come, since it was the preparation day, that is, the day before the Sabbath,
• John 19:38Now after these things Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but a secret one for fear of the Jews, requested of Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate granted permission. So he came and took away His body.
• Luke 2:25And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
• Acts 10:2a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and made many charitable contributions to the Jewish people and prayed to God continually.
• Acts 11:24for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and faith. And considerable numbers 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

Topics related to Luke 23:50

• Counsellor
• Integrity
• Jesus, the Christ
• Joseph

In the dictionaries

• Certainly
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• Condemnation
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• Humiliation of Christ
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• Superscription

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