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Arimathea

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Verses (4)

Matt 27:57

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

Mark 15:43

Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.

Luke 23:50

And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:

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.

King James Version