Mark 15:43

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:43

Joseph of Arimathaea . St. Jerome says that this city was called Ramathaim-Zophim (the lofty place), where dwelt Elkanah and Hannah of old, and where Samuel was born. Joseph was most probably a native of Arimathaea; but he was now a citizen and counsellor of Jerusalem. He was an honorable counsellor ( εὐσχήμων βουλευτής ), a councillor of honorable estate (Revised Version). St. Matthew says he was a rich man. It is evident that he regarded himself as a settled inhabitant of Jerusalem,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:43

Joseph of Arimathaea. In comparison with the leading apostles of our Lord Joseph of Arimathaea was not distinguished, lie had not the spirituality of St. John, nor the prominence of St. Peter, nor the world-wide influence of St. Paul. We are consciously turning from the generals of Christ's army to contemplate one of the ordinary soldiers; but it was he who, when his natural leaders had fallen, stepped to the front and proved himself a hero. We know but little of Joseph beyond such facts... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 15:43

Joseph, an honorable counselor - A distinguished man, who probably held a high office among the Jews, as one of their great council, or a Jewish senator. The word “honorable,” here, is not a mere title of “office,” but is given in reference to his personal character, as being a man of integrity and blameless life.Waited for the kingdom of God - Waited for, or expected, the coming of the Messiah. But this expression means more than an “indefinite” expectation that the Messiah “would” come, for... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 15:42-44

Mark 15:42-44. And now, &c. Και ηδη οψιας γενομενης , And the evening being now come. The word οψιας , answering to evening, is used with some latitude in Scripture. The Jews spoke of two evenings, (see notes on Matthew 14:15; Matthew 14:23.) It is probably the former of these that is meant here and Matthew 27:57; for at six the preparation ended, and the sabbath began, when they were no longer at liberty to be employed in the manner mentioned in the subsequent verses. Therefore,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 15:42-47

160. The burial (Matthew 27:57-66; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42)Two members of the Sanhedrin did not agree with the decision to crucify Jesus. They were Nicodemus (cf. John 3:1-12; John 7:45-52) and Joseph, the latter being a man from the Judean town of Arimathea. Joseph, like many rich people, had built a fine tomb to be used one day for himself, but he sacrificed it so that Jesus could have an honourable burial. The two men took the body down from the cross late on the Friday... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 15:43

of = he from. Greek. ho apo. App-104 . honourable = honourable (in rank), as in Acts 13:50 ; Acts 17:12 . counsellor . A member of the Sanhedrin. See Luke 23:51 . which also waited = who himself also was waiting. the kingdom of God. See App-114 . went in boldly . = took courage and went in; i.e. braving all consequences. unto = to. Greek. pros. App-104 . Not the same word as in Mar 22:41 , Mar 22:46 . craved the body . Because in the usual course the Lord would have been buried with... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 15:43

There came Joseph of Arimathea, a councilor of honorable estate, who also himself was looking for the kingdom of God; and he boldly went in unto Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.Again in the history of God's people, the Lord raised up a Joseph to meet some crisis. When the nation of the chosen people were threatened with famine, God sent Joseph ahead of them to sit next to the throne of Egypt and prepare the way before them. When the Christ child was an infant, it was the strong arm of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 15:21-47

3. Jesus’ crucifixion, death, and burial 15:21-47Jesus’ sufferings continued to increase as He drew closer to the Cross. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 15:42-47

The burial of Jesus 15:42-47 (cf. Matthew 27:57-66; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:31-42)The burial of Jesus was an important part of the preaching of the early church (cf. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4). It forms a connection between Jesus’ death and His resurrection. More important, it demonstrated the reality of Jesus’ death. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 15:43

The shortness of time evidently spurred Joseph into action (cf. Deuteronomy 21:23). The location of Arimathea is questionable, but it may have been the same as Ramah (Ramathaim), the birthplace of Samuel, about 5 miles north of Jerusalem. [Note: The New Bible Dictionary, 1962 ed., s.v. "Arimathaea," by J. W. Meiklejohn.] Joseph was a prominent member of the Sanhedrin. Mark’s description of him as one who was waiting for the kingdom of God presents him as a devout Jew. He had become a believer... read more

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