John 19:38

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 19:38

And after this ,.... That is, after Jesus had given up the ghost, when it was a clear case that he was dead; as it was before the soldiers came to break the legs of the crucified, and before one of them pierced the side of Jesus with his spear, though that confirmed it: but it seems to be before these last things were done, and yet after the death of Christ, that Joseph of Arimathea went to Pilate, and desired leave to take down the body of Jesus. This Joseph was a counsellor, one of the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:38

Joseph of Arimathea - See on Matthew 27:57-60 ; (note); and particularly Mark 15:42 , Mark 15:43 ; (note). read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:38

Verse 38 38.Joseph of Arimathea besought Pilate. John now relates by whom, and in what place, and with what magnificence, Christ was buried. He mentions two persons who buried Christ; namely, Joseph and Nicodemus, the former of whom requested Pilate to give him the dead body, which otherwise would have been exposed to the lawless violence of the soldiers. Matthew (Matthew 27:57) says, that he was a rich man, and Luke (Luke 23:50) says, that he was a counsellor; that is, he held the rank of a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:38

After these things —i.e., after all these transactions and impressions, after the crurifragium and the piercing and the proceedings of the soldiers with Pilate's permission; after, that is, time was left to see the full issue of the previous act, and the awful fact was patent to all— Joseph, who is from Arimathaea . This "Joseph" is introduced with the article ( ὀ £ ), and a second before ἀπὸ , implying to the reader that he is now. by reason of thesynoptic narrative, a well-known... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:38

A disciple, but secretly. Of the man thus described by John we know but little. His birthplace, or family seat, was Arimathaea; his rank among the Jews was of the highest, for he was a member of the national council, or Sanhedrin. His wealth is mentioned, and accounts for his possession of land, and for the provision by him of costly spices to be used in our Lord's interment. His moral character is summed up in the description of him as "good and just." As he comes before us in connection... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:38-42

(7) The burial—the two friends, Joseph and Nicodemus . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:38-42

The burial of Jesus. It was an honorable interment. I. THE DEVOTED MINISTRY OF FRIENDS . "After this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave." 1. The character and position of Joseph. 2. His application to Pilate . (a) The disciples, who were openly identified with him in life forsake him in his last extremity, and have no share in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:38-42

The last stage of the Savior's humiliation. John, who presents to us the most sublime views of the Divine nature and glory of the Christ, does not shrink from relating in this passage to how deep humiliation that Christ condescended. I. THE HISTORICAL PURPOSE FULFILLED BY CHRIST 'S BURIAL . It is observable that all four evangelists record, and with many details, the interment of the Son of man. This is accounted for, not so much by any intrinsic importance belonging to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:38-42

Secret discipleship. Notice— I. THAT JESUS IN EVERY AGE HAS SOME SECRET DISCIPLES . There are two mentioned here—Joseph and Nicodemus. Why were they secret? 1. Because of the danger with which they were surrounded . "For fear of the Jews." What were the influences which excited their fear? 2. Their natural timidity of disposition . We may well assume that the natural disposition of Joseph and Nicodemus was modest, thoughtful, cautious, timid, and retiring;... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 19:38-42

See the notes at Matthew 27:57-61. read more

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