John 19:38

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:25

Don't fall into the trap of being a coward— trust the LORD, and you will be safe.

John 12:42

Even then, many of the leaders put their faith in Jesus, but they did not tell anyone about it. The Pharisees had already given orders for the people not to have anything to do with anyone who had faith in Jesus.

John 7:13

But the people were afraid of their leaders, and none of them talked in public about him.

John 9:22

The man's parents said this because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. The leaders had already agreed that no one was to have anything to do with anyone who said Jesus was the Messiah.

Philippians 1:14

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