Luke 23:51

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

(and who had not agreed with the decision and action of the [Jewish] Council). He was expecting the kingdom of God [to appear soon].

Cross References

Matthew 27:57

And when evening had come, a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who was also one of Jesus’ disciples,

Mark 15:43

Joseph, from Arimathea, a highly respected member of the [Jewish] Council, who was expecting the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate [i.e., the Roman appointed governor] and asked [him] for the body of Jesus.

Luke 2:25

Now there was a righteous and devoted man named Simeon at Jerusalem, who was expecting the consolation of the Israelites [i.e., the coming of the Messiah to save them], and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Luke 2:38

She came forward at that very time and thanked God [in prayer] and spoke about the child [Jesus] to everyone [in the Temple area] who was expecting the redemption of the people of Jerusalem [i.e., their liberation from sin].

Luke 23:42

Then he said, “Jesus, remember [to be merciful to] me when you come into your kingdom.”

Luke 23:52

[So], Joseph went to [governor] Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.