Mark 15:43

New International Reader's Version

Joseph went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. Joseph was from the town of Arimathea. He was a leading member of the Jewish Council. He was waiting for God’s kingdom.

Cross References

Matthew 19:30

But many who are first will be last. And many who are last will be first.

Matthew 20:16

“So those who are last will be first. And those who are first will be last.”

Matthew 27:57

As evening approached, a rich man came from the town of Arimathea. His name was Joseph. He had become a follower of Jesus.

Mark 14:54

Not too far away, Peter followed Jesus. He went right into the courtyard of the high priest. There he sat with the guards. He warmed himself at the fire.

Mark 15:44

Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead. So he called for the Roman commander. He asked him if Jesus had already died.

Luke 2:25

In Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was a good and godly man. He was waiting for God’s promise to Israel to come true. The Holy Spirit was with him.

Luke 2:38

Anna came up to Jesus’ family at that moment. She gave thanks to God. And she spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the time when Jerusalem would be set free.

Luke 23:50

A man named Joseph was a member of the Jewish Council. He was a good and honest man.

Luke 23:51

Joseph had not agreed with what the leaders had decided and done. He was from Arimathea, a town in Judea. He himself was waiting for God’s kingdom.

John 19:38

Later Joseph asked Pilate for Jesus’ body. Joseph was from the town of Arimathea. He was a follower of Jesus. But he followed Jesus secretly because he was afraid of the Jewish leaders. After Pilate gave him permission, Joseph came and took the body away.

Acts 13:50

But the Jewish leaders stirred up the important women who worshiped God. They also stirred up the men who were leaders in the city. The Jewish leaders tried to get the women and men to attack Paul and Barnabas. They threw Paul and Barnabas out of that area.

Acts 17:12

Because of this, many of the Berean Jews believed. A number of important Greek women also became believers. And so did many Greek men.

Philippians 1:14

And because I am a prisoner, most of the believers have become bolder in the Lord. They now dare even more to preach the good news without fear.