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(Joseph was an honored member of the high council, and he was waiting for the Kingdom of God to come.) <a href="/esv/mark/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/bsb/mark/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> having come, Joseph from Arimathea, a prominent Council member, who was also himself waiting for the kingdom of God, having boldness, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/kjv/mark/15.htm">King James Bible</a> Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counseller, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. <a href="/nkjv/mark/15.htm">New King James Version</a> Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/nasb_/mark/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Joseph of Arimathea came, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself also waiting for the kingdom of God; and he gathered up courage and went in before Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/nasb/mark/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> Joseph of Arimathea came, a prominent member of the Council, who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God; and he gathered up courage and went in before Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/nasb77/mark/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Joseph of Arimathea came, a prominent member of the Council, who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God; and he gathered up courage and went in before Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/lsb/mark/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Joseph of Arimathea came, a prominent Council member, who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God; and he gathered up courage and went in before Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/amp/mark/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Joseph of Arimathea came, a prominent and respected member of the Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court), who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God—and he courageously dared to go in before Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/csb/mark/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Sanhedrin who was himself looking forward to the kingdom of God, came and boldly went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’s body. <a href="/hcsb/mark/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Sanhedrin who was himself looking forward to the kingdom of God, came and boldly went in to Pilate and asked for Jesus&#8217 body. <a href="/asv/mark/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> there came Joseph of Arimath锟絘, a councillor of honorable estate, who also himself was looking for the kingdom of God; and he boldly went in unto Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/cev/mark/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> A man named Joseph from Arimathea was brave enough to ask Pilate for the body of Jesus. Joseph was a highly respected member of the Jewish council, and he was also waiting for God's kingdom to come. <a href="/erv/mark/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> there came Joseph of Arimathaea, a councillor of honourable estate, who also himself was looking for the kingdom of God; and he boldly went in unto Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/gwt/mark/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> when Joseph arrived. He was from the city of Arimathea and was an important member of the Jewish council. He, too, was waiting for the kingdom of God. Joseph boldly went to Pilate's quarters to ask for the body of Jesus. <a href="/isv/mark/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> Joseph of Arimathea, a highly respected member of the Council, who was waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/net/mark/15.htm">NET Bible</a> Joseph of Arimathea, a highly regarded member of the council, who was himself looking forward to the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/nheb/mark/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Joseph of Arimathaea, a prominent council member who also himself was looking for the Kingdom of God, came. He boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/wbt/mark/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counselor, who also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly to Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. <a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Joseph of Arimathaea came, a highly respected member of the Council, who himself also was living in expectation of the Kingdom of God. He summoned up courage to go in to see Pilate and beg for the body of Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/mark/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/web/mark/15.htm">World English Bible</a> Joseph of Arimathaea, a prominent council member who also himself was looking for God’s Kingdom, came. He boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for Jesus’ body. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counselor, who also himself was waiting for the Kingdom of God, came, boldly entered in to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> having come, Joseph from Arimathea, a prominent Council member, who was also himself waiting for the kingdom of God, having boldness, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/ylt/mark/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable counsellor, who also himself was waiting for the reign of God, came, boldly entered in unto Pilate, and asked the body of Jesus. <a href="/slt/mark/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Joseph came from Arimathea, a distinguished counsellor, who also himself was expecting the kingdom of God, having ventured, he went in to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Joseph of Arimathea, a noble counsellor, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. <a href="/cpdv/mark/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> there arrived Joseph of Arimathea, a noble council member, who himself was also awaiting the kingdom of God. And he boldly entered to Pilate and petitioned for the body of Jesus. <a href="/nabre/mark/15.htm">New American Bible</a> Joseph of Arimathea, a distinguished member of the council, who was himself awaiting the kingdom of God, came and courageously went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> There came Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable counsellor, who was also waiting for the kingdom of God; and he dared and went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Yoseph came, who was from Ramtha, an honorable counselor who had been waiting for the Kingdom of God, and he ventured and entered to Pilate and requested the body of Yeshua.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counselor, who was himself looking for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/godbey/mark/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Joseph, who is from Arimathea, an honorable councilor, who also himself was waiting for the kingdom of God; having taken courage came to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. <a href="/haweis/mark/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Joseph, who was from Arimathea, came, a respectable person, a counsellor, and who himself also was expecting the kingdom of God; taking courage, he went in to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. <a href="/mace/mark/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> one Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable senator, who was himself in expectation of the kingdom of God, ventur'd to come and wait upon Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. <a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Joseph of Arimathaea came, a highly respected member of the Council, who himself also was living in expectation of the Kingdom of God. He summoned up courage to go in to see Pilate and beg for the body of Jesus. <a href="/worrell/mark/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> there came Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable councillor; who also himself was looking for the Kingdom of God; and boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. <a href="/worsley/mark/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> or the day before the sabbath,) Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counsellor, who also was expecting the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. <a href="/parallel/mark/15-43.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=5557" 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/mark/15.htm">The Burial of Jesus</a> 42Now it was already evening. Since it was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath), 43<a href="/greek/2501.htm" title="2501: Iōsēph (N-NMS) -- Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">Joseph</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">of</a> <a href="/greek/707.htm" title="707: Harimathaias (N-GFS) -- Arimathea, a place in Palestine. Of Hebrew origin; Arimathaea, a place in Palestine.">Arimathea,</a> <a href="/greek/2158.htm" title="2158: euschēmōn (Adj-NMS) -- From eu and schema; well-formed, i.e. decorous, noble.">a prominent</a> <a href="/greek/1010.htm" title="1010: bouleutēs (N-NMS) -- From bouleuo; an adviser, i.e. a councillor or member of the Jewish Sanhedrin.">Council member</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">himself</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></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.">was</a> <a href="/greek/4327.htm" title="4327: prosdechomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- From pros and dechomai; to admit (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await.">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> <a href="/greek/5111.htm" title="5111: tolmēsas (V-APA-NMS) -- To dare, endure, be bold, have courage, make up the mind. From tolma; to venture; by implication, to be courageous.">boldly</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To come, go. ">went</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eisēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter."></a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4091.htm" title="4091: Pilaton (N-AMS) -- Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman.">Pilate</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/154.htm" title="154: ētēsato (V-AIM-3S) -- To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.">to ask for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- 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/4983.htm" title="4983: sōma (N-ANS) -- Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.">body</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/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">of Jesus.</a> 44Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead, so he summoned the centurion to ask if this was so.…<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="/matthew/27-57.htm">Matthew 27:57-60</a> When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself was a disciple of Jesus. / He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. / So Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, ... <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">Luke 23:50-53</a> Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man, / 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. / He went to Pilate to ask for the body 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="/john/3-1.htm">John 3:1-2</a> Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. / He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.” <a href="/acts/13-29.htm">Acts 13:29</a> When they had carried out all that was written about Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb. <a href="/john/19-39.htm">John 19:39-42</a> Nicodemus, who had previously come to Jesus at night, also brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds. / So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom. / Now there was a garden in the place where Jesus was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. ... <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="/luke/23-51.htm">Luke 23:51</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="/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="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a> Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. <a href="/matthew/27-58.htm">Matthew 27:58</a> He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. <a href="/luke/23-52.htm">Luke 23:52</a> He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus. <a href="/john/19-31.htm">John 19:31</a> It was the day of Preparation, and the next day was a High Sabbath. In order that the bodies would not remain on the cross during the Sabbath, the Jews asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies removed. <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable counselor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly to Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.an.<a href="/mark/10-23.htm">Mark 10:23-27</a> And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! … which.<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="/luke/23-51.htm">Luke 23:51</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.and went.<a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Mark 14:54,66</a> And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire… <a href="/matthew/19-30.htm">Matthew 19:30</a> But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.<a href="/matthew/20-16.htm">Matthew 20:16</a> So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-57.htm">Arimathaea</a> <a href="/matthew/27-57.htm">Arimathea</a> <a href="/matthew/27-57.htm">Arimathe'a</a> <a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Beg</a> <a href="/mark/14-51.htm">Body</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Council</a> <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">Councillor</a> <a href="/nahum/1-11.htm">Counsellor</a> <a href="/nahum/1-11.htm">Counselor</a> <a href="/mark/10-49.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/psalms/106-14.htm">Craved</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-5.htm">Expectation</a> <a href="/mark/14-50.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/mark/15-31.htm">High</a> <a href="/mark/10-41.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/mark/10-19.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-2.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/mark/15-39.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/6-3.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/mark/14-25.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-12.htm">Looking</a> <a href="/matthew/5-30.htm">Member</a> <a href="/mark/15-15.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/daniel/8-8.htm">Prominent</a> <a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Request</a> <a href="/matthew/10-11.htm">Respected</a> <a href="/matthew/28-14.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/mark/10-42.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Waited</a> <a href="/matthew/27-55.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/23-51.htm">Arimathaea</a> <a href="/luke/23-51.htm">Arimathea</a> <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">Arimathe'a</a> <a href="/luke/8-28.htm">Beg</a> <a href="/mark/15-45.htm">Body</a> <a href="/john/7-13.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/luke/22-66.htm">Council</a> <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">Councillor</a> <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">Counsellor</a> <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">Counselor</a> <a href="/luke/8-48.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-6.htm">Craved</a> <a href="/luke/3-15.htm">Expectation</a> <a href="/mark/16-8.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/luke/1-32.htm">High</a> <a href="/luke/1-28.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/luke/1-43.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Honourable</a> <a href="/mark/15-44.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/15-45.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/13-7.htm">Looking</a> <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">Member</a> <a href="/mark/15-44.htm">Pilate</a> <a href="/luke/14-1.htm">Prominent</a> <a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Request</a> <a href="/acts/5-34.htm">Respected</a> <a href="/luke/11-50.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/luke/15-26.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Waited</a> <a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 15</div>1. <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Jesus brought bound, and accused before Pilate.</a> 6. <a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Upon the clamor of the people, the murderer Barabbas is released, </a> 12. <a href="/mark/15-12.htm">and Jesus delivered up to be crucified.</a> 16. <a href="/mark/15-16.htm">He is crowned with thorns, spit on, and mocked;</a> 21. <a href="/mark/15-21.htm">faints in bearing his cross;</a> 27. <a href="/mark/15-27.htm">hangs between two thieves;</a> 29. <a href="/mark/15-29.htm">suffers the triumphing reproaches of the crowd;</a> 39. <a href="/mark/15-39.htm">but is confessed by the centurion to be the Son of God;</a> 42. <a href="/mark/15-42.htm">and is honorably buried by Joseph.</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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Arimathea is believed to be a town in Judea, though its exact location is uncertain. Joseph is described in all four Gospels, highlighting his importance. He is a wealthy man (<a href="/matthew/27-57.htm">Matthew 27:57</a>) and a secret disciple of Jesus (<a href="/john/19-38.htm">John 19:38</a>), which fulfills the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a> that the Messiah would be with a rich man in His death.a prominent Council member Joseph is a member of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council. This detail is significant because the Sanhedrin played a role in condemning Jesus. Joseph's position indicates his influence and status within Jewish society. His involvement in Jesus' burial shows a divergence from the council's general stance, suggesting his personal conviction and courage.who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God This phrase indicates Joseph's spiritual anticipation and hope for the messianic kingdom, aligning him with other devout Jews who awaited God's promised deliverance. It connects to Simeon and Anna in <a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Luke 2:25-38</a>, who also awaited the kingdom. Joseph's faith in the coming kingdom suggests he recognized Jesus as the Messiah.boldly went to Pilate Approaching Pilate required courage, especially given the political and social tensions surrounding Jesus' crucifixion. Joseph's boldness contrasts with the fear of the disciples, who had fled. This act of courage demonstrates his commitment to Jesus, despite potential repercussions from both Roman authorities and his peers in the Sanhedrin.to ask for the body of Jesus Requesting Jesus' body was a significant act of devotion and respect. Roman custom often left crucified bodies unburied, but Joseph's request ensured Jesus received a proper burial. This act fulfilled the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a> and demonstrated Joseph's reverence for Jesus. It also highlights the importance of burial practices in Jewish culture, emphasizing the dignity and honor Joseph sought to provide for Jesus in death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph_of_arimathea.htm">Joseph of Arimathea</a> A respected member of the Jewish council (Sanhedrin) who was secretly a disciple of Jesus. He is noted for his courage in requesting Jesus' body from Pilate. 2. <a href="/topical/a/arimathea.htm">Arimathea</a> A town in Judea, traditionally identified as the birthplace of Joseph. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is significant as the home of this notable figure. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sanhedrin.htm">The Sanhedrin</a> The Jewish ruling council, which was involved in the trial and condemnation of Jesus. Joseph's membership in this group highlights his influential status. 4. <a href="/topical/p/pilate.htm">Pilate</a> The Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus. Joseph approached him to request Jesus' body, an act that required boldness given the political and social climate. 5. <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. Joseph's anticipation of this kingdom indicates his faith and hope in Jesus' message.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a> Joseph's boldness in approaching Pilate demonstrates the courage required to stand for Christ, even when it may lead to personal risk or loss. <a href="/topical/d/discipleship_in_secret.htm">Discipleship in Secret</a> Joseph's initial secret discipleship challenges us to consider the balance between wisdom and boldness in our public witness for Christ. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_the_kingdom.htm">Hope in the Kingdom</a> Joseph's anticipation of the kingdom of God encourages believers to live with a forward-looking hope, trusting in God's ultimate plan and promises. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_wealthy.htm">The Role of the Wealthy</a> Joseph's use of his resources for Jesus' burial illustrates how God can use individuals of means to fulfill His purposes, encouraging stewardship and generosity. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Joseph's actions fulfill Old Testament prophecy, reinforcing the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign orchestration of events.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 15</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_joseph's_role_in_jesus'_burial.htm">What historical or archaeological evidence supports Joseph of Arimathea’s role in Jesus’ burial (Mark 15:43)?</a> <a href="/q/why_stay_christian.htm">What reasons are there to remain a Christian?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_literal_resurrection.htm">In Romans 6:5, believers are said to be “united with Him in a resurrection like His.” Where is the scientific or historical evidence for a literal bodily resurrection? </a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_isaiah_53_9's_grave_claim.htm">Isaiah 53:9 claims the servant is assigned a grave with the wicked but ends up with the rich—where is the historical or archeological evidence to support this detail? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(43) Joseph of Arimathsea.--The account given of him is fuller than in St. Matthew. The phrase, "which also waited for the kingdom of God," has its parallel in <a href="/luke/23-51.htm" title="(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.">Luke 23:51</a>.Went in boldly.--Better, waxed bold, and went in. There is an implied contrast between his boldness now and his previous timidity.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 43. - Joseph of Arimathaea. St. Jerome says that this city was called Ramathaim-Zophim (the lofty place), where dwelt Elkanah and Hannah of old, and where Samuel was born. Joseph was most probably a native of Arimathaea; but he was now a citizen and counsellor of Jerusalem. He was an honorable counsellor (εὐσχήμων βουλευτής), a councillor of honorable estate (Revised Version). St. Matthew says he was a rich man. It is evident that he regarded himself as a settled inhabitant of Jerusalem, since he had thus provided himself with a place of sepulture. He was waiting for (προσδεχόμενος) - literally, looking for - the kingdom of God. St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/27-57.htm">Matthew 27:57</a>) says that he was a disciple of Jesus. These circumstances explain his desire to bury our Lord. He boldly went in (τολμήσας εἰσῆλθε) - literally, he took courage and went in - unto Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. A poor man would not have dared to approach Pilate for such a purpose as this. St. Chrysostom says, "The courage of Joseph is greatly to be admired, in that, for the love of Christ, he exposed himself to the danger of death." The fact that he was "looking for the kingdom of God" explains his conduct. It shows that he believed in Christ, and through his grace hoped for everlasting salvation; and in this hope he thought little of shelving his reverence for Christ, and so" boldly went in unto Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus." <a href="/commentaries/mark/15-43.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Joseph Ἰωσὴφ (Iōsēph) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2501.htm">Strong's 2501: </a> Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites. of 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. 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. [a] prominent εὐσχήμων (euschēmōn) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2158.htm">Strong's 2158: </a> From eu and schema; well-formed, i.e. decorous, noble. Council member βουλευτής (bouleutēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1010.htm">Strong's 1010: </a> From bouleuo; an adviser, i.e. a councillor or member of the Jewish Sanhedrin. who ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. himself αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <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. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. waiting for προσδεχόμενος (prosdechomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine 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. boldly τολμήσας (tolmēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5111.htm">Strong's 5111: </a> To dare, endure, be bold, have courage, make up the mind. From tolma; to venture; by implication, to be courageous. went ἐλθὼν (elthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Pilate Πιλᾶτον (Pilaton) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4091.htm">Strong's 4091: </a> Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman. to ask for ᾐτήσατο (ētēsato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_154.htm">Strong's 154: </a> To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter 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. body σῶμα (sōma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4983.htm">Strong's 4983: </a> Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. of Jesus. Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/15-43.htm">Mark 15:43 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/15-43.htm">Mark 15:43 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/15-43.htm">Mark 15:43 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/15-43.htm">Mark 15:43 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/15-43.htm">Mark 15:43 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/15-43.htm">Mark 15:43 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/15-43.htm">Mark 15:43 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/15-43.htm">Mark 15:43 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/15-43.htm">Mark 15:43 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/15-43.htm">Mark 15:43 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/15-43.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 15:43 Joseph of Arimathaea a prominent council member (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/15-42.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 15:42"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 15:42" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/15-44.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 15:44"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 15:44" /></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>