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Buried In Another's Place

Matthew 27:57-61

As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus' body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb. (NIVUK)

Joseph of Arimathea was a respected member of the Jewish ruling council, but he believed in Jesus and wanted to follow Him. Although he was afraid of the reaction of the others on the Council (John 19:38), he did not agree with Jesus being put to death (Luke 23:50-51). However, after Jesus had died Joseph took the unusual step of associating himself with Jesus, as though he was a relative. The secret disciple wanted to honour His body in burial.