Anna came up to Jesus’ family at that moment. She gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the time when Jerusalem would be set free.
a man named Joseph from the town of Arimathea, who was a leading member of the Jewish Council and who was looking forward to the kingdom of God, went bravely to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body.
It never came simply because a prophet wanted it to. Instead, the Holy Spirit guided the prophets as they spoke. Although the prophets were human, what they said came from God.
and he had not agreed with what the leaders had decided and done. He was from Arimathea, a town in Judea, and he himself was waiting for God’s kingdom.
The men answered, “We’ve come from Cornelius, a Roman commander. He’s a good man who worships God. All the Jewish people respect him. A holy angel told him to invite you to his house so he could hear what you have to say.”