John 19:38

“And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.”

"And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus." - John 19:38
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What does John 19:38 mean?

John 19:38 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of…

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Courage in Secrecy: The Legacy of Joseph of Arimathaea

In the world we live in, many are faced with situations that require courage and conviction, particularly when it comes to our faith. The verse John 19:38 reminds us of both the fear and the bravery exhibited by Joseph of Arimathaea: "And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a…

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The Courageous Discipleship of Joseph: A Prayer for Boldness

Heavenly Father, We come before You tonight with humble hearts, seeking Your presence and guidance as we reflect upon the profound act of love and courage exhibited by Joseph of Arimathaea, as recorded in John 19:38. Your Word tells us, "And after this Joseph of Arimathaea…

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John 19:38
John 19:38 - "¶ And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus."
John 19:38-42 - "Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders. With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body away. He was accompanied by Nicodemus, the man who earlier had visited Jesus at night. Nicodemus brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds. Taking Jesus’ body, the two of them wrapped it, with the spices, in strips of linen. This was in accordance with Jewish burial customs. At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid. Because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there."
"Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders. With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body away. He was accompanied by Nicodemus, the man who earlier had visited Jesus at night. Nicodemus brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds. Taking Jesus’ body, the two of them wrapped it, with the spices, in strips of linen. This was in accordance with Jewish burial customs. At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid. Because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there." - John 19:38-42
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John 9:38 - "And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him."
Psalms 38:19 - "But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied."
Job 38:19 - "Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof,"
John 11:38 - "Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it."
John 6:38 - "For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me."
Luke 19:38 - "Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest."
Joshua 19:38 - "And Iron, and Migdal-el, Horem, and Beth-anath, and Beth-shemesh; nineteen cities with their villages."
John 5:38 - "And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not."
Exodus 38:19 - "And their pillars were four, and their sockets of brass four; their hooks of silver, and the overlaying of their chapiters and their fillets of silver."
John 4:38 - "I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours."
John 7:38 - "He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water."
Genesis 38:19 - "And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood."
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Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water. John 7:38
John 19:19 - "¶ And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS."
John 8:38 - "I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father."
John 10:38 - "But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him."