Bible Cross References
And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,
Matthew 27:57
When it was evening, a rich man from Arimathea arrived; his name was Joseph, and he also was a disciple of Jesus.
Matthew 27:62
The next day, which was a Sabbath, the chief priests and the Pharisees met with Pilate
Luke 23:50-54
50
There was a man named Joseph from Arimathea, a town in Judea. He was a good and honorable man, who was waiting for the coming of the Kingdom of God. Although he was a member of the Council, he had not agreed with their decision and action.
52
He went into the presence of Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
53
Then he took the body down, wrapped it in a linen sheet, and placed it in a tomb which had been dug out of solid rock and which had never been used.
54
It was Friday, and the Sabbath was about to begin.
John 19:38
After this, Joseph, who was from the town of Arimathea, asked Pilate if he could take Jesus' body. (Joseph was a follower of Jesus, but in secret, because he was afraid of the Jewish authorities.) Pilate told him he could have the body, so Joseph went and took it away.