Luke 23:50-53

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 23:50-56

We have here an account of Christ's burial; for he must be brought not only to death, but to the dust of death (Ps. 22:15), according to the sentence (Gen. 3:19), To the dust thou shalt return. Observe, I. Who buried him. His acquaintance stood afar off; they had neither money to bear the charge nor courage to bear the odium of burying him decently; but God raised up one that had both, a man named Joseph, Luke 23:50. His character is that he was a good man and a just, a man of unspotted... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 23:50-56

23:50-56 Look you--there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Sanhedrin, a good and a just man. He had not consented to their counsel and their action. He came from Arimathaea, a town of the Jews, and he lived in expectation of the kingdom of God. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. He took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a rockhewn tomb where no one had ever yet been laid. It was the day of preparation, and the Sabbath was beginning. The women, who had... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 23:50

And behold, there was a man named Joseph ,.... See Gill on Matthew 27:57 . a counsellor ; Mark says, he was an "honourable" one; he was either one of the council of the high priest, or a member of the great sanhedrim; See Gill on Mark 15:43 . and he was a good man, and a just ; he was kind and beneficent in his temper, and just, and righteous in his life and actions; a like character is given of Joseph the husband of Mary, the mother of our Lord, Matthew 1:19 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 23:51

The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them ,.... Though he was with the Jews, the chief priests, Scribes, and elders, in the high priest's palace, being one of that great council; yet he did not agree with them; nor was it his advice and counsel, that they should put Christ to death; he was against it, at least did not consent to it: he was of Arimathea, a city of the Jews ; See Gill on Matthew 27:57 . This clause in the Syriac and Persic versions stands in the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 23:52

This man went unto Pilate ,.... Mark says, he went "boldly" to him; See Gill on Mark 15:43 . and begged the body of Jesus ; knowing he was dead; that he might bury it, as the Ethiopic version adds, and prevent its being inferred with the two malefactors, or abused by the mob. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 23:53

And he took it down ,.... From the cross, with the help of others, having obtained leave of Pilate so to do; and wrapped it in linen ; as was the custom of the Jews in burying their dead; See Gill on Matthew 27:59 . and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone ; cut out of a rock; See Gill on Matthew 27:60 . wherein never man before was laid ; so that it could not be said it was another body, and not that of Christ's, that was raised from the dead. This circumstance,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 23:50-51

Joseph of Arimathea - See the notes on Matthew 27:57-60 ; (note), and those especially on Mark 15:43 ; (note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 23:47-56

Friday night until Sunday morning. " It is finished ! " But there are witnesses to the solemnity of the moment and the significance of the word, whose testimony gives weight to the voice of conscience. The rumble and reel of the earth-quake are felt. When "the loud voice" is uttered, the veil which separates the most holy from the holy place is torn in two; an ominous darkness covers the city; there is a crash as of rending rocks and opening tombs, and strange forms, as of those who... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 23:47-56

The consequences of our Savior's death. Our Lord died in the light. The disappearance of the darkness before his decease was an outward symbol of the light and serenity which came across his spirit. His departure exercised a powerful influence upon all around the cross. Let us notice the consequences of the death, as detailed by Luke. I. THE ROMAN CENTURION WAS CONVINCED OF CHRIST 'S RIGHTEOUSNESS AND DIVINE SONSHIP . The smiting on the breast was a sign of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 23:50-51

And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just: (the same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them; ) he was of Arimathaea . This Joseph was a member of the Sanhedrin, a personage of high distinction in Jerusalem, and evidently of great wealth. It is especially mentioned that his vote in the supreme council was not given when the death of Jesus was determined on. Nicodemus and his costly offering of spices for the entombment is only... read more

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