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He came from the Judean town of Arimathea, and he himself was waiting for the kingdom of God. <a href="/nlt/luke/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> but he had not agreed with the decision and actions of the other religious leaders. He was from the town of Arimathea in Judea, and he was waiting for the Kingdom of God to come. <a href="/esv/luke/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> who had not consented to their decision and action; and he was looking for the kingdom of God. <a href="/bsb/luke/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> who had not consented to their decision or action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea and was waiting for the kingdom of God. <a href="/blb/luke/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> he was not having consented to their counsel and deed--from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who was waiting for the kingdom of God. <a href="/kjv/luke/23.htm">King James Bible</a> (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. <a href="/nkjv/luke/23.htm">New King James Version</a> He had not consented to their decision and deed. He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who himself was also waiting for the kingdom of God. <a href="/nasb_/luke/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> (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— <a href="/nasb/luke/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> (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; <a href="/nasb77/luke/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> (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; <a href="/lsb/luke/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> (he had not consented to their counsel and action), a man from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who was waiting for the kingdom of God; <a href="/amp/luke/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> (he had not consented to the Council’s plan and action) a man from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who was waiting for and expecting the kingdom of God; <a href="/csb/luke/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> who had not agreed with their plan and action. He was from Arimathea, a Judean town, and was looking forward to the kingdom of God. <a href="/hcsb/luke/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> who had not agreed with their plan and action. He was from Arimathea, a Judean town, and was looking forward to the kingdom of God. <a href="/asv/luke/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> (he had not consented to their counsel and deed), a man of Arimath锟絘, a city of the Jews, who was looking for the kingdom of God: <a href="/erv/luke/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> (he had not consented to their counsel and deed), a man of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who was looking for the kingdom of God: <a href="/gwt/luke/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> but he had not agreed with what they had done. He was from the Jewish city of Arimathea, and he was waiting for the kingdom of God. <a href="/isv/luke/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> he had not voted for their plan and action—from the Jewish town of Arimathea; and he was waiting for the kingdom of God. <a href="/msb/luke/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> who had not consented to their decision or action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea and himself was waiting for the kingdom of God. <a href="/net/luke/23.htm">NET Bible</a> (He had not consented to their plan and action.) He was from the Judean town of Arimathea, and was looking forward to the kingdom of God. <a href="/nheb/luke/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> (he had not consented to their counsel and deed), from Arimathaea, a city of the Judeans, who was also waiting for the Kingdom of God: <a href="/wbt/luke/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them) he was of Arimathea, a city of the Jews; who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. <a href="/wey/luke/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> who came from the Jewish town of Arimathaea and was awaiting the coming of the Kingdom of God. He had not concurred in the design or action of the Council, <a href="/web/luke/23.htm">World English Bible</a> (he had not consented to their counsel and deed), from Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who was also waiting for God’s Kingdom. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who also himself was expecting the Kingdom of God, he was not consenting to their counsel and deed, <a href="/blb/luke/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> he was not having consented to their counsel and deed--from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who was waiting for the kingdom of God. <a href="/ylt/luke/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> -- he was not consenting to their counsel and deed -- from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who also himself was expecting the reign of God, <a href="/slt/luke/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> (The same was not set together in the counsel and deed of them;) from Arimathea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> (The same had not consented to their counsel and doings;) of Arimathea, a city of Judea; who also himself looked for the kingdom of God. <a href="/cpdv/luke/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> (for he had not consented to their decision or their actions). He was from Arimathea, a city of Judea. And he was himself also anticipating the kingdom of God. <a href="/nabre/luke/23.htm">New American Bible</a> had not consented to their plan of action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea and was awaiting the kingdom of God. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> had not agreed to their plan and action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea, and he was waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He did not agree with their wishes and their actions; and he waited for the kingdom of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> This one had not consented to their decision and to their action, and he was waiting for the Kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> (he had not given his consent to their counsel and deed;) he was of Arimathea, a city of the Jews, and he himself also waited for the kingdom of God: <a href="/godbey/luke/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> (for he was not consenting unto their counsel and deed), from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who also himself was looking for the kingdom of God. <a href="/haweis/luke/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> (who had not given his assent to their determination and deed;) being of Arimathea, a city of the Jews: who himself also expected the coming of the kingdom of God. <a href="/mace/luke/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he was of Arimathea, a city of Judea, and one of those, who were in expectation of the Messiah's reign. <a href="/wey/luke/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> who came from the Jewish town of Arimathaea and was awaiting the coming of the Kingdom of God. He had not concurred in the design or action of the Council, <a href="/worrell/luke/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> (the same had not consented to their plan and deed), from Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who was waiting for the Kingdom of God: <a href="/worsley/luke/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> (who had not consented to their counsel nor their action; and who was also himself in expectation of the kingdom of God:) <a href="/parallel/luke/23-51.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=9429" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/23.htm">The Burial of Jesus</a> 50Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man, 51<a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/4784.htm" title="4784: synkatatetheimenos (V-RPM/P-NMS) -- To give a vote with, assent to. Mid from sun and katatithemi; to deposit in company with, i.e. to accord with.">had not consented</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/1012.htm" title="1012: boulē (N-DFS) -- Counsel, deliberate wisdom, decree. From boulomai; volition, i.e. advice, or purpose.">decision</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">or</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4234.htm" title="4234: praxei (N-DFS) -- From prasso; practice, i.e. an act; by extension, a function.">action.</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">He was from</a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: poleōs (N-GFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">the Judean town</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah."></a> <a href="/greek/707.htm" title="707: Harimathaias (N-GFS) -- Arimathea, a place in Palestine. Of Hebrew origin; Arimathaea, a place in Palestine.">of Arimathea,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4327.htm" title="4327: prosedecheto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- From pros and dechomai; to admit (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await.">was waiting for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileian (N-AFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.</a> 52He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/19-38.htm">John 19:38</a> Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body. <a href="/mark/15-43.htm">Mark 15:43</a> Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent Council member who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus. <a href="/matthew/27-57.htm">Matthew 27:57</a> When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself was a disciple of Jesus. <a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a> He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth. <a href="/acts/13-28.htm">Acts 13:28</a> And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed. <a href="/john/7-50.htm">John 7:50-52</a> Nicodemus, who had gone to Jesus earlier and who himself was one of them, asked, / “Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?” / “Aren’t you also from Galilee?” they replied. “Look into it, and you will see that no prophet comes out of Galilee.” <a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Luke 2:25</a> Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Acts 2:23</a> He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. <a href="/acts/8-2.htm">Acts 8:2</a> God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him. <a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Matthew 27:24</a> When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” <a href="/john/12-42.htm">John 12:42</a> Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue. <a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27-28</a> In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. / They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Psalm 22:16-18</a> For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. / I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me. / They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing. <a href="/john/19-39.htm">John 19:39</a> Nicodemus, who had previously come to Jesus at night, also brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.had not.<a href="/genesis/37-21.htm">Genesis 37:21,22</a> And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him… <a href="/genesis/42-21.htm">Genesis 42:21,22</a> And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us… <a href="/exodus/23-2.htm">Exodus 23:2</a> Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:Arimathea.<a href="/1_samuel/1-1.htm">1 Samuel 1:1</a> Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite:waited.<a href="/luke/23-42.htm">Luke 23:42</a> And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.<a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Luke 2:25,38</a> And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him… <a href="/genesis/49-18.htm">Genesis 49:18</a> I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Action</a> <a href="/luke/23-41.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/mark/15-43.htm">Arimathaea</a> <a href="/mark/15-43.htm">Arimathea</a> <a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Awaiting</a> <a href="/luke/23-48.htm">City</a> <a href="/luke/22-6.htm">Consented</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-6.htm">Consenting</a> <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">Council</a> <a href="/luke/14-31.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/luke/23-47.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-13.htm">Design</a> <a href="/luke/12-46.htm">Expecting</a> <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/luke/23-38.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/luke/23-42.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/28-12.htm">Plan</a> <a href="/luke/23-42.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/4-40.htm">Waited</a> <a href="/luke/22-27.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Action</a> <a href="/luke/24-19.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/john/5-43.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/john/19-38.htm">Arimathaea</a> <a href="/john/19-38.htm">Arimathea</a> <a href="/john/5-3.htm">Awaiting</a> <a href="/luke/24-18.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/18-20.htm">Consented</a> <a href="/acts/8-1.htm">Consenting</a> <a href="/john/3-1.htm">Council</a> <a href="/john/11-53.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/john/1-13.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/luke/24-19.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/acts/5-4.htm">Design</a> <a href="/acts/3-5.htm">Expecting</a> <a href="/john/2-6.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/john/1-19.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/john/3-3.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Plan</a> <a href="/john/3-3.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/john/12-2.htm">Waited</a> <a href="/john/5-3.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 23</div>1. <a href="/luke/23-1.htm">Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod.</a> 8. <a href="/luke/23-8.htm">Herod mocks him.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/23-12.htm">Herod and Pilate become friends.</a> 13. <a href="/luke/23-13.htm">Barabbas is desired of the people, </a> 24. <a href="/luke/23-24.htm">and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified.</a> 26. <a href="/luke/23-26.htm">He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem;</a> 34. <a href="/luke/23-34.htm">prays for his enemies.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/23-39.htm">Two criminals are crucified with him.</a> 46. <a href="/luke/23-46.htm">His death.</a> 50. <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">His burial.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This highlights his righteousness and courage, as opposing the Sanhedrin could have led to severe consequences. His dissent aligns with the biblical principle of standing for truth, even when it is unpopular, as seen in Daniel's refusal to worship the king's image (Daniel 3).He was from the Judean town of Arimathea Arimathea is believed to be a town in Judea, though its exact location is uncertain. It is traditionally identified with Ramathaim-Zophim, the birthplace of Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/1.htm">1 Samuel 1:1</a>). This connection may suggest Joseph's noble heritage and his deep roots in Jewish history, emphasizing his role as a respected and devout Jew.and was waiting for the kingdom of God Joseph's anticipation of God's kingdom reflects a common Jewish hope for the Messiah's reign, as prophesied in the Old Testament (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>). His faith in the coming kingdom aligns him with figures like Simeon and Anna, who also awaited the Messiah (<a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Luke 2:25-38</a>). This expectation underscores the belief in Jesus as the fulfillment of messianic prophecies, pointing to the establishment of God's spiritual kingdom through Christ's death and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph_of_arimathea.htm">Joseph of Arimathea</a> A member of the Jewish council (Sanhedrin) who did not agree with the decision to crucify Jesus. He is described as a righteous man who was waiting for the kingdom of God. 2. <a href="/topical/a/arimathea.htm">Arimathea</a> A city of the Jews, traditionally identified with Ramathaim-Zophim in the hill country of Ephraim. It is the hometown of Joseph, indicating his Jewish heritage and connection to the broader account of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sanhedrin's_decision.htm">The Sanhedrin's Decision</a> The Jewish council's decision to condemn Jesus to death. Joseph's dissent highlights his moral and spiritual integrity. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a> A central theme in Jesus' teaching, representing God's sovereign rule and the fulfillment of His promises. Joseph's anticipation of this kingdom aligns him with the hope of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_crucifixion_of_jesus.htm">The Crucifixion of Jesus</a> The event surrounding this passage, where Jesus is sentenced to death. Joseph's role becomes significant as he later requests Jesus' body for burial.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a> Joseph's dissent from the Sanhedrin's decision demonstrates the courage required to stand for truth, even when it is unpopular or dangerous. <a href="/topical/a/anticipation_of_god's_kingdom.htm">Anticipation of God's Kingdom</a> Joseph's waiting for the kingdom of God reflects a deep faith and hope in God's promises. Believers are encouraged to live with this same anticipation. <a href="/topical/r/righteousness_in_action.htm">Righteousness in Action</a> Joseph's actions show that true righteousness involves both belief and action. He not only disagreed with the council but also took steps to honor Jesus in His death. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_remnant.htm">The Role of the Remnant</a> Joseph represents the faithful remnant within Israel who recognized Jesus as the Messiah. This encourages believers to remain faithful even when in the minority. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Joseph's involvement in Jesus' burial fulfills Old Testament prophecy, reminding believers of God's sovereignty and the reliability of His Word.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 23</a> <a href="/q/who_is_joseph_of_arimathea.htm">Who was Joseph of Arimathea in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_day_14_teach_in_journey.htm">What events transpired during the crucifixion of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_spiritual_sacrifices.htm">What are the key events in Jesus' life timeline?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jer._30_9's_prophecy_align.htm">How does Jeremiah 30:9's prophecy of King David's restoration align with the fact that David was long dead and no successor reclaimed the throne?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(51) The counsel and deed of them.--The first word includes all the earlier stages of the action of the Sanhedrin, from the counsel given by Caiaphas (<a href="/john/11-49.htm" title="And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said to them, You know nothing at all,">John 11:49</a>) to the final condemnation; the second, the unofficial acts, such as the compact with Judas, and the delivery to Pilate.Who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.--The description agrees in form with St. Mark, but not with St. Matthew or St. John. Nicodemus, who acted with him, is mentioned in the fourth Gospel only. <a href="/commentaries/luke/23-51.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[who] οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. had not consented συνκατατεθειμένος (synkatatetheimenos) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4784.htm">Strong's 4784: </a> To give a vote with, assent to. Mid from sun and katatithemi; to deposit in company with, i.e. to accord with. to τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. decision βουλῇ (boulē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1012.htm">Strong's 1012: </a> Counsel, deliberate wisdom, decree. From boulomai; volition, i.e. advice, or purpose. [or] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. action. πράξει (praxei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4234.htm">Strong's 4234: </a> From prasso; practice, i.e. an act; by extension, a function. [He was] from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [the] Judean town πόλεως (poleōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. [of] Arimathea, Ἁριμαθαίας (Harimathaias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_707.htm">Strong's 707: </a> Arimathea, a place in Palestine. Of Hebrew origin; Arimathaea, a place in Palestine. [and] ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. was waiting for προσεδέχετο (prosedecheto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4327.htm">Strong's 4327: </a> From pros and dechomai; to admit (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείαν (basileian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/23-51.htm">Luke 23:51 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/23-51.htm">Luke 23:51 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/23-51.htm">Luke 23:51 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/23-51.htm">Luke 23:51 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/23-51.htm">Luke 23:51 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/23-51.htm">Luke 23:51 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/23-51.htm">Luke 23:51 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/23-51.htm">Luke 23:51 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/23-51.htm">Luke 23:51 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/23-51.htm">Luke 23:51 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/23-51.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 23:51 He had not consented to their counsel (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/23-50.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 23:50"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 23:50" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/23-52.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 23:52"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 23:52" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>