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Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 23:50-56

3. The Sabbath of the Grave (Luke 23:50-56)(Parallel with Matthew 27:57-66; Mark 15:42-47; John 19:38-42)50And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man’and a just: 51(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them:) he was of Arimathea, a city of the Jews; who also himself20 waited for the kingdom of God. 52This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. 53And he took it down’ and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Luke 23:47-56

Faith from, Unexpected Quarters Luke 23:47-56 God has His agents everywhere. They are not known to us, but are well known to Him, and one word from Him will bring them and their resources to His help. How many are unsuspected lovers of His Kingdom! Who would have thought that Joseph was waiting for the kingdom of God, or that he would have identified its advent with the death on the cross! The body of our Lord was well cared for. They who commit themselves to God will find that He will make... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Luke 23:1-56

This is the story of the Cross, and, as in dealing with other Gospels, it is best read in reverent quietness and meditation. We see all the forces of evil as represented in the Jewish priests and in Pilate joining hands to secure the murder of Jesus. Dr. Maclaren has remarked that there is something impressive in the unbroken continuity of the clauses in this paragraph which follow one another, linked by a simple 'and,' like the waves of the Dead Sea which roll heavily in dreary succession. It... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 23:1-56

Jesus Is Crucified And Rises Again (22:1-24:53). We now come to the final Section of Luke which is also in the form of a chiasmus (see analysis below). Central in this final chiasmus is the crucifixion of Jesus. This brings out how central the crucifixion is in the thinking of Luke. As the Servant of the Lord He is to be numbered among the transgressors for their sakes (Luke 22:37). This is indeed what the Gospel has been leading up to, something that is further demonstrated by the space given... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 23:50

‘And behold, a man named Joseph, who was a councillor, a good and righteous man,’ Here Joseph is describe in language reminiscent of Luke 2:25; Luke 2:36-37. Both at the beginning and the end of His life Jesus is borne witness to by the righteous in Israel. It is a shining reminder that within the corrupted nation were those whose lives were still lived before God. He ‘was a councillor’. He had his place on the Sanhedrin. And yet he was also good and righteous. God had His representatives in... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 23:50-53

A Man Called Joseph (23:50-53). But there was one man who acted positively. He had been present when the Sanhedrin met, but he had not agreed with their verdict, and had given his vote against them. Perhaps he now felt that he should have done more. But he would not have realised then how easily Pilate could be made to cave in. He was a good and righteous man, looking for the Kingly Rule of God, and while he had been unable to prevent this terrible deed at least he now felt that he could... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 23:50-56

Luke 23:50-Titus : . The Burial of Jesus ( Mark 15:42-2 Corinthians : *, Matthew 27:57-2 Peter : *).— Lk. tells us that Joseph had dissented from the action of his colleagues in the Sanhedrin. Pilate’ s assent to his request is assumed. Luke 23:53 . Codex Bezæ adds, “ And when he was lain there, he put against the tomb a stone which twenty men could scarcely roll.” Luke 23:54 . the Sabbath drew on: lit. “ began to dawn.” Montefiore says the word is used of the kindling of the Sabbath... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 23:50-53

See Poole on "Matthew 27:57", and following verses to Matthew 27:60. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Luke 23:50-56

CRITICAL NOTESLuke 23:50. A counsellor.—I.e., a member of the Sanhedrim.Luke 23:51. Had not consented.—I.e., had absented himself, and had taken no part in the action of the council against Jesus. Arimathæa.—Some identify this with Rama in Benjamin, or Rama (Ramathaim) in Ephraim, the birthplace of Samuel (1 Samuel 1:1). The form of the name is more like the latter.Luke 23:52. Went unto Pilate.—An action needing some courage, especially on the part of one in Joseph’s position, who, up to this,... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Luke 23:1-56

And the whole multitude of them arose, and they led him unto Pilate. And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ [or the Messiah,] a king ( Luke 23:1-2 )Now notice, their accusation against Him was blasphemy, "You're saying You're the Son of God." When they brought Him to Pilate to accuse Him before Pilate, they didn't make that charge at all before Pilate. Why? Because they knew... read more

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