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Passion Week·Recorded in 4 of 4 Gospels

Burial of Jesus

MatthewMarkLukeJohn

Joseph of Arimathea asks Pilate for the body of Jesus and lays it in a new tomb hewn from rock. A stone is rolled across the entrance.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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Matthew
27:57-61

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Mark
15:42-47

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Luke
23:50-56

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John
19:38-42

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Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain.

John alone includes Nicodemus bringing seventy-five pounds of spices. Matthew alone mentions the guard being set on the tomb (27:62-66).

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Matthew

Describes Joseph as a rich man who was himself a disciple.

Mark

Notes that Pilate was surprised Jesus was already dead and verified it with the centurion.

Luke

Describes Joseph as a good and righteous man who had not consented to the council's decision.

John

Nicodemus brings a large quantity of myrrh and aloes for the burial.

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Phase in Jesus's Life
Passion Week

From the triumphal entry into Jerusalem through the crucifixion and burial of Jesus.

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