Luke 23:52
New International Version
Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body.

New Living Translation
He went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body.

English Standard Version
This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Berean Standard Bible
He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.

Berean Literal Bible
He having gone to Pilate, asked for the body of Jesus.

King James Bible
This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

New King James Version
This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

New American Standard Bible
this man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

NASB 1995
this man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

NASB 1977
this man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Legacy Standard Bible
this man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Amplified Bible
this man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Christian Standard Bible
He approached Pilate and asked for Jesus’s body.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He approached Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body.

American Standard Version
this man went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.

Contemporary English Version
Joseph went to Pilate and asked for Jesus' body.

English Revised Version
this man went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Good News Translation
He went into the presence of Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

International Standard Version
He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Majority Standard Bible
He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.

NET Bible
He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

New Heart English Bible
this man went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.

Webster's Bible Translation
This man went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

Weymouth New Testament
and now he went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

World English Bible
This man went to Pilate, and asked for Jesus’ body.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
he having gone near to Pilate, asked for the body of Jesus,

Berean Literal Bible
He having gone to Pilate, asked for the body of Jesus.

Young's Literal Translation
he, having gone near to Pilate, asked the body of Jesus,

Smith's Literal Translation
The same having come to Pilate, asked the body of Jesus.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
This man went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

Catholic Public Domain Version
This man approached Pilate and petitioned for the body of Jesus.

New American Bible
He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

New Revised Standard Version
This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
This man came to Pilate, and he asked for the body of Yeshua.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
this man came to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.

Godbey New Testament
He having come to Pilate, begged the body of Jesus.

Haweis New Testament
He went in to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

Mace New Testament
this very man went to Pilate, and begg'd the body of Jesus.

Weymouth New Testament
and now he went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Worrell New Testament
the same, going to Pilate, asked for the body of Jesus.

Worsley New Testament
he came to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Burial of Jesus
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. 53Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and placed it in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had yet been laid.…

Cross References
Matthew 27:57-60
When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself was a disciple of Jesus. / He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. / So Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, ...

Mark 15:43-46
Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent Council member who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus. / Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead, so he summoned the centurion to ask if this was so. / When Pilate had confirmed it with the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph. ...

John 19:38-42
Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body. / Nicodemus, who had previously come to Jesus at night, also brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds. / So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom. ...

Isaiah 53:9
He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.

Acts 13:29
When they had carried out all that was written about Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb.

Matthew 27:57
When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself was a disciple of Jesus.

Mark 15:43
Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent Council member who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.

John 19:38
Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body.

Matthew 27:58
He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him.

Mark 15:45-46
When Pilate had confirmed it with the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph. / So Joseph bought a linen cloth, took down the body of Jesus, wrapped it in the cloth, and placed it in a tomb that had been cut out of the rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance to the tomb.

John 19:41-42
Now there was a garden in the place where Jesus was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. / And because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and the tomb was nearby, they placed Jesus there.

Matthew 27:59-60
So Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, / and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut into the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance to the tomb and went away.

Mark 15:46
So Joseph bought a linen cloth, took down the body of Jesus, wrapped it in the cloth, and placed it in a tomb that had been cut out of the rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance to the tomb.

John 19:40
So they took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the Jewish burial custom.

Deuteronomy 21:22-23
If a man has committed a sin worthy of death, and he is executed, and you hang his body on a tree, / you must not leave the body on the tree overnight, but you must be sure to bury him that day, because anyone who is hung on a tree is under God’s curse. You must not defile the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance.


Treasury of Scripture

This man went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

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…

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Luke 23
1. Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod.
8. Herod mocks him.
12. Herod and Pilate become friends.
13. Barabbas is desired of the people,
24. and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified.
26. He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem;
34. prays for his enemies.
39. Two criminals are crucified with him.
46. His death.
50. His burial.














He went to Pilate
Joseph of Arimathea, a member of the Jewish council, took a bold step by approaching Pilate. This action required courage, as Pilate was the Roman governor who had authorized Jesus' crucifixion. Joseph's approach to Pilate indicates his high social standing and influence, as not everyone would have had access to the governor. This act also fulfilled the prophecy in Isaiah 53:9, which speaks of the Messiah being with a rich man in His death.

to ask for the body of Jesus.
In Roman practice, the bodies of crucified criminals were often left on the cross to decay or be eaten by scavengers. However, Jewish law, as stated in Deuteronomy 21:22-23, required that a body be buried the same day. Joseph's request ensured that Jesus' body was treated with respect and buried according to Jewish customs. This act of devotion and care for Jesus' body also highlights Joseph's faith and reverence for Jesus, despite the potential risk to his reputation and standing among the Jewish leaders.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Joseph of Arimathea
A member of the Jewish council, described as a good and righteous man who was waiting for the kingdom of God. He courageously went to Pilate to request Jesus' body for burial.

2. Pilate
The Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus. He granted Joseph's request to take Jesus' body, showing a moment of leniency or perhaps indifference after the crucifixion.

3. Jesus' Crucifixion
The event leading to this request, where Jesus was crucified at Golgotha. His death was a pivotal moment in Christian theology, signifying the atonement for sin.

4. Arimathea
The town associated with Joseph, indicating his background and possibly his social status, as he was a man of means and influence.

5. The Burial of Jesus
This event marks the beginning of the fulfillment of prophecies regarding Jesus' death and resurrection, setting the stage for the Easter account.
Teaching Points
Courage in Faith
Joseph's boldness in approaching Pilate demonstrates the courage required to stand for one's beliefs, even when it involves personal risk.

The Role of the Righteous
Joseph's righteousness and his actions remind believers of the importance of living a life that aligns with God's will, even in challenging circumstances.

Fulfillment of Prophecy
Joseph's actions fulfill Old Testament prophecies, reinforcing the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign plan.

The Importance of Burial
The care given to Jesus' body underscores the respect and honor due to the human body, reflecting the Christian belief in the resurrection.

Community in Action
The involvement of Joseph and Nicodemus highlights the importance of community and collaboration among believers in fulfilling God's purposes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
He
οὗτος (houtos)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

went
προσελθὼν (proselthōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4334: From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.

to Pilate
Πιλάτῳ (Pilatō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4091: Pilate. Of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. Firm; Pilatus, a Roman.

to ask [for]
ᾐτήσατο (ētēsato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 154: To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

body
σῶμα (sōma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4983: Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.

of Jesus.
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.


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