John 19:38-42
“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 there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid. There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.”
What does John 19:38-42 mean?
John 19:38-42 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: 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…
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In John 19:38-42, we witness a poignant scene that follows the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The actions of Joseph of Arimathaea and Nicodemus stand as profound testaments to faith, courage, and the fulfillment of God’s plan. This account reads: "Later came Joseph of Arimathaea…
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O Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, we come before You with hearts heavy yet filled with awe, recalling the profound events that transpired after the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we meditate on John 19:38-42, we are reminded of the reverence shown by Joseph of…
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