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
And when evening had come, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself was also a disciple of Jesus.
Matthew 27:62
And on the next day, which followed the Day of Preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees gathered together to Pilate,
Luke 23:50-54
50
And behold, there was a man named Joseph, a council member, a good and just man.
51
He had not consented to their decision and deed. He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who himself was also waiting for the kingdom of God.
52
This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
53
And he took it down, wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a tomb that was hewn out of the rock, where no one had ever lain before.
54
And that day was the Preparation, and the Sabbath drew near.
John 19:38
After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. And he came and took the body of Jesus.