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Luke 23:51

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 23:51 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “(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:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

(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:
Luke 23:51 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
54And it was the day of the Preparation, and the sabbath drew on.
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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
“The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them, etc.] 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 “<402757>Matthew 27:57”). This clause in the Syriac and Persic versions stands in the preceding verse, and follows after the mention of his name and office, and where it seems most natural; who also himself waited for the kingdom of God; (see Gill on “<411543>Mark 15:43”).”
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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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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“had not: Gen 37:21, Gen 37:22, Gen 42:21, Gen 42:22; Exo 23:2; Pro 1:10; Isa 8:12 Arimathaea: Sa1 1:1 waited: Luk 23:42, Luk 2:25, Luk 2:38; Gen 49:18; Mar 15:43 Luke 23:52”
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