John 19:41

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 19:38-42

We have here an account of the burial of the blessed body of our Lord Jesus. The solemn funerals of great men are usually looked at with curiosity; the mournful funerals of dear friends are attended with concern. Come and see an extraordinary funeral; never was the like! Come and see a burial that conquered the grave, and buried it, a burial that beautified the grave and softened it for all believers. Let us turn aside now, and see this great sight. Here is, I. The body begged, John 19:38.... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 19:38-42

19:38-42 After that, Joseph from Arimathaea, who because of fear of the Jews was a secret disciple of Jesus, asked Pilate to be allowed to take away Jesus' body, and Pilate gave him permission to do so. So he came and took his body away. Nicodemus, who first came to Jesus by night, came too, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds in weight. So they took Jesus' body and they wrapped it in linen clothes with spices, as it is the Jewish custom to lay a body in the tomb.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 19:41

Now in the place where he was crucified ,.... Which takes in all that spot of ground that lay on that side of the city where he was crucified; or near to the place of his crucifixion, for it was not a garden in which he was crucified: there was a garden ; all gardens, except rose gardens, were without the city, as has been observed; see Gill on John 18:1 . This, it seems, belonged to Joseph: rich men used to have their gardens without the city for their convenience and pleasure: and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:41

There was a garden - It was an ancient custom for particular families to have burying places in their gardens. See 2 Kings 21:18 , 2 Kings 21:26 . New sepulchre - See on Matthew 27:60 ; (note). read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:41

Verse 41 41.Now, in the place where he was crucified there was a garden. This is the third point, as I have said, which ought to be observed in the history of the burial. It is related by the Evangelist for various reasons. In the first place, it did not happen by accident, but by an undoubted providence of God, that the body of Christ was buried in a new sepulchre; for although he died as all other men die, still, as he was to be the first-born from the dead, (Colossians 1:18,) and the... 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 19:41

Now there was in the place where he was crucified, close at hand to the very cross, a garden, and in the garden a new sepulcher, wherein as yet no man was laid (on site, see John 19:17 , notes). John alone tells us of the "garden;" and he clearly saw the significance of the resemblance to the "garden" where Christ agonized unto death, and was betrayed with a kiss, and also to the garden where the first Adam fell from the high estate of posse non peccare. We are not told, however, by him... read more

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