John 19:38

Modern English Version

After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away His body.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be safe.

Philippians 1:14

And a great many of the brothers in the Lord, having become confident because of my incarcerations, have dared to speak the word without fear.

John 7:13

Yet no one spoke openly of Him for fear of the Jews.

John 12:42

Yet many of the rulers also believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they be put out of the synagogue.

John 9:22

His parents said this, because they feared the Jews. For the Jews had already agreed that if anyone confessed that He was the Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue.

Acts 13:29

When they had fulfilled all that was written of Him, they took Him down from the tree and placed Him in a tomb.