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Joseph of Arimathea was a wealthy disciple who buried Jesus in his own new tomb.

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Joseph of Arimathea was a wealthy and prominent member of the Jewish council (Mat.27.57; Mrk.15.43). He was a disciple of Jesus but secretly out of fear of the Jewish leaders (Jhn.19.38). Joseph is described as a good and righteous man who had not consented to the council's decision to condemn Jesus (Luk.23.50-51). After Jesus' crucifixion, Joseph boldly asked Pilate for Jesus' body (Mrk.15.43; Jhn.19.38). He took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb, which had been cut out of rock (Mat.27.59-60; Mrk.15.46; Luk.23.53). The tomb was then sealed with a large stone (Mat.27.60). Joseph's actions fulfilled the prophecy that the Messiah would be buried with the rich (Isa.53.9). His selfless act provided a proper burial for Jesus and demonstrated his devotion and respect for the Lord.

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Part of: Bethany and the Women Around Jesus

Two Sanhedrin members bury Jesus

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Joseph of Arimathea, a member of the council and secret disciple, asked Pilate for the body. Nicodemus came with about seventy-five pounds of spices. Both belonged to the council that condemned Jesus.

NicodemusPharisee who visited JesusJosephOf Arimathea, buried Jesus in his own tombPilateA Roman ruler
Where the text shows it: John 19:38-42 — Joseph and NicodemusMark 15:43-45 — Joseph asks PilateJohn 3:1-2 — Nicodemus a ruler of the JewsJohn 7:50-52 — Nicodemus defends Jesus

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Where Joseph appears

6 verses in 4 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G2501

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Names, family links and references: STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Short descriptions were drafted with AI assistance by STEPBible. Family links follow STEPBible’s scholarly decisions where genealogies are ambiguous.