Luke 23:51

Verse

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

(he had not consented to their counsel and deed), a man of Arimathæa, a city of the Jews, who was looking for the kingdom of God:

Bible in Basic English

(He had not given his approval to their decision or their acts), of Arimathaea, a town of the Jews, who was waiting for the kingdom of God:

Douay-Rheims 1899

(The same had not consented to their counsel and doings;) of Arimathea, a city of Judea; who also himself looked for the kingdom of God.

Free Bible Version

but he hadn't agreed with its decisions and actions. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea, and was waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God.

Geneva Bible 1599

Hee did not consent to the counsell and deede of them, which was of Arimathea, a citie of the Iewes: who also himselfe waited for the kingdome of God.

King James (Authorized) Version

(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.

One Unity Resource Bible

(he had not consented to their counsel and deed), from Arimathaea, a city of the Jews [Praisers], who was also waiting for God’s Kingdom:

Translation for Translators

But he had not agreed with the other Council members when they decided to kill Jesus and when they planned how to do it. He was waiting expectantly for the time when God would send his king to begin to rule.

Unlocked Literal Bible

This man had not agreed with the decision of the Council and their action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea; and he was looking for the kingdom of God.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

(he had not consented to their counsel and deed), from Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who was also waiting for God’s Kingdom.

Young's Literal Translation

— he was not consenting to their counsel and deed — from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who also himself was expecting the reign of God,

Context

The Burial of Jesus

⁵⁰Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,⁵¹who had not consented to their decision or action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea, and was waiting for the kingdom of God.⁵²He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.

Summary

In Luke 23:51, we see Joseph of Arimathea, a member of the Jewish council who had not consented to the decision to crucify Jesus, stepping forward to request the body of Jesus for burial. This act of courage and compassion demonstrates Joseph's faith and respect for Jesus, despite the risk to his reputation and position. Joseph's actions fulfill the prophecy that Jesus would be buried in a rich man's tomb, highlighting the divine orchestration of events even in the darkest moments of Jesus' crucifixion. This verse serves as a reminder of the importance of honoring and caring for the body of Christ, showing reverence for His sacrifice and anticipating the hope of resurrection.

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