Luke 23:51

“( The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathæa, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.”

"( The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathæa, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God." - Luke 23:51
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What does Luke 23:51 mean?

Luke 23:51 in the King James Version states, "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." This verse comes at the end of the passage that describes the burial of Jesus…

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Waiting in Quiet Resistance: The Example of Joseph of Arimathaea

In the Gospel of Luke 23:51, we read, "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." This verse introduces us to Joseph of Arimathaea, a man of stature and faith, whose…

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A Prayer of Faithful Waiting and Wise Counsel

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, we come to Your throne of grace with hearts open and minds attentive, seeking Your guidance and wisdom. As we reflect on the powerful message of Luke 23:51, we acknowledge the man of Arimathaea who stood apart from the throng, a…

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Luke 23:23 - "And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed."
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