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Luke 23:50

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 23:50 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And behold, a man named Joseph, who was a councillor, a good and righteous man” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And behold, a man named Joseph, who was a councillor, a good and righteous man
Luke 23:50 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
47And when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.
48And all the multitudes that came together to this sight, when they beheld the things that were done, returned smiting their breasts.
49And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed with him from Galilee, stood afar off, seeing these things.
50And behold, a man named Joseph, who was a councillor, a good and righteous man
51(he had not consented to their counsel and deed), [a man] of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who was looking for the kingdom of God:
52this man went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.
53And he took it down, and wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb that was hewn in stone, where never man had yet lain.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And behold, there was a man named Joseph, etc.] (See Gill on “<402757>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 “<411543>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, (<400119>Matthew 1:19).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the Matthew 27:57-61 notes; Mark 15:42-47 notes. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Luke 23". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/luke-23.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mat 27:57; Mar 15:43; Joh 19:38. Next: Luke Chapter 24”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“23:50-51 Not all the religious leaders opposed Jesus—Joseph had opposed the actions of the council. • The location of Arimathea in Judea is uncertain; it might be Ramathaim (= Ramah), twenty miles (thirty-two kilometers) northwest of Jerusalem.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“there: Mat 27:57, Mat 27:58; Mar 15:42-45; Joh 19:38 a good: Luk 2:25; Act 10:2, Act 10:22, Act 11:24 Luke 23:51”
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