Mark 15:43

Contemporary English Version 1995

A man named Joseph from Arimathea was brave enough to ask Pilate for the body of Jesus. Joseph was a highly respected member of the Jewish council, and he was also waiting for God's kingdom to come.

Cross References

Luke 2:38

At this time Anna came in and praised God. She spoke about the child Jesus to everyone who hoped for Jerusalem to be set free.

Luke 2:25

At this time a man named Simeon was living in Jerusalem. Simeon was a good man. He loved God and was waiting for him to save the people of Israel. God's Spirit came to him

Acts 17:12

Many of them put their faith in the Lord, including some important Greek women and several men.

John 19:38

Joseph from Arimathea was one of Jesus' disciples. He had kept it secret though, because he was afraid of the Jewish leaders. But now he asked Pilate to let him have Jesus' body. Pilate gave him permission, and Joseph took it down from the cross.

Matthew 27:57

That evening a rich disciple named Joseph from the town of Arimathea

Philippians 1:14

Now most of the Lord's followers have become brave and are fearlessly telling the message.

Acts 13:50

But the Jewish leaders went to some of the important men in the town and to some respected women who were religious. They turned them against Paul and Barnabas and started making trouble for them. They even chased them out of this part of the country.

Mark 14:54

Peter had followed at a distance, and when he reached the courtyard of the high priest's house, he sat down with the guards to warm himself beside a fire.

Matthew 20:16

Jesus then said, “So it is. Everyone who is now last will be first, and everyone who is first will be last.”

Matthew 19:30

But many who are now first will be last, and many who are last will be first.

Mark 15:44

Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead, and he called in the army officer to find out if Jesus had been dead very long.

Luke 23:50

There was a man named Joseph, who was from Arimathea in Judea. Joseph was a good and honest man, and he was eager for God's kingdom to come. He was also a member of the council, but he did not agree with what they had decided.