Burial of Jesus
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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John alone includes Nicodemus bringing seventy-five pounds of spices. Matthew alone mentions the guard being set on the tomb (27:62-66).
Describes Joseph as a rich man who was himself a disciple.
Notes that Pilate was surprised Jesus was already dead and verified it with the centurion.
Describes Joseph as a good and righteous man who had not consented to the council's decision.
Nicodemus brings a large quantity of myrrh and aloes for the burial.
From the triumphal entry into Jerusalem through the crucifixion and burial of Jesus.
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