Matthew 27:57

Verse

When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself was a disciple of Jesus.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when even was come, there came a rich man from Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:

And in the evening, there came a man of wealth from Arimathaea, Joseph by name, who was a disciple of Jesus:

And when it was evening, there came a certain rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was a disciple of Jesus.

Free Bible Version

When evening came, a rich man named Joseph, from Arimathea, (who was also a disciple of Jesus),

Geneva Bible 1599

And when the euen was come, there came a riche man of Arimathea, named Ioseph, who had also himselfe bene Iesus disciple.

King James (Authorized) Version

When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:

One Unity Resource Bible

When evening had come, a rich man from Arimathaea, named Joseph [May he add], who himself was also Yeshua [Salvation]'s disciple came.

Translation for Translators

When it was almost evening, a rich man named Joseph came there. He was from Arimathea town. He also was a disciple of Jesus.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus.

Noah Webster Bible

When the evening was come, there came a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was a disciple of Jesus.

World English Bible

When evening had come, a rich man from Arimathaea named Joseph, who himself was also Jesus’ disciple, came.

Young's Literal Translation

And evening having come, there came a rich man, from Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was discipled to Jesus,

Context

The Burial of Jesus

⁵⁶Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.⁵⁷When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself was a disciple of Jesus.⁵⁸He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him.

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Summary

This verse introduces Joseph of Arimathea, a rich man and a disciple of Jesus, who boldly goes to Pilate to request Jesus' body after His crucifixion. Joseph's actions demonstrate his courage, compassion, and devotion to Jesus, as he takes responsibility for giving Jesus a proper burial. His act of kindness fulfills the prophecy that Jesus would be buried in a rich man's tomb, showcasing God's sovereignty even in the darkest moments of Jesus' crucifixion. Joseph's role in the burial of Jesus also highlights the importance of honoring and respecting the body of Christ, reflecting the dignity and reverence due to the Savior.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

He went to Pilate,.... To his house where he lived, and went in, as Mark says, Mar 15:43, boldly; not being ashamed of Christ crucified, or afraid to own him, and show his respect to him as dead, though he knew he should incur the displeasure, reproach, and persecution of the Jews: and begged the body of Jesus; which could not be taken down and interred, without the leave of the Roman governor; and which was generally granted to the friends of the deceased, when asked; otherwise they were buried in places (l) appointed for such persons, See Gill on Mat 27:33. And this would have been the case of Christ, had not Joseph craved his body; and which he did, to prevent its being abused by the Jews, and interred in such an ignominious manner: then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered; to Joseph, after he had understood by the centurion that Jesus was dead, which he at first could not tell how to believe, and marvelled at it, Mar 15:44. Joseph might the more easily obtain his request, as he was a person of character and riches; and because Pilate himself had a good opinion of Jesus, and of his innocence, as well as his wife was much in his favour: so that Joseph had no difficulty to obtain the body of Christ; but as soon as he asked, he had the favour granted, and orders were given to the centurion and his soldiers, to deliver it to him, (l) See Misn. Sanhedrin, c. 6. sect. 5, 6. Maimon. Hilch. Sanhedrin, c. 14. sect. 9.