John 19:38

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave [him] leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.

Complete Jewish Bible:

After this, Yosef of Ramatayim, who was a talmid of Yeshua, but a secret one out of fear of the Judeans, asked Pilate if he could have Yeshua’s body. Pilate gave his consent, so Yosef came and took the body away.

Berean Standard Bible:

Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body.

American Standard Version:

And after these things Joseph of Arimathæa, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked of Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took away his body.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G1161} after{G3326} this{G5023} Joseph{G2501} of{G575} Arimathaea{G707}, being{G5607} a disciple{G3101} of Jesus{G2424}, but{G1161} secretly{G2928} for{G1223} fear{G5401} of the Jews{G2453}, besought{G2065} Pilate{G4091} that{G2443} he might take away{G142} the body{G4983} of Jesus{G2424}: and{G2532} Pilate{G4091} gave him leave{G2010}. He came{G2064} therefore{G3767}, and{G2532} took{G142} the body{G4983} of Jesus{G2424}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Mark 15:42

  • ¶ And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,

Mark 15:47

  • And Mary Magdalene and Mary [the mother] of Joses beheld where he was laid.

Proverbs 29:25

  • ¶ The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

Matthew 27:57

  • ¶ When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:

Matthew 27:61

  • And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.

John 7:13

  • Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

Luke 23:50

  • ¶ And, behold, [there was] a man named Joseph, a counsellor; [and he was] a good man, and a just:

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Commentary for John 19:38

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  2. Strong's Number: G3326
    There are 445 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μετά
    Transliteration: metá
    Pronunciation: met-ah'
    Description: a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between ἀπό or ἐκ and εἰς or πρός; less intimate than ἐν and less close than σύν):--after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
  3. Strong's Number: G5023
    There are 237 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ταῦτα
    Transliteration: taûta
    Pronunciation: tow'-tah
    Description: nominative or accusative case neuter plural of οὗτος; these things:--+ afterward, follow, + hereafter, X him, the same, so, such, that, then, these, they, this, those, thus.
  4. Strong's Number: G2501
    There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰωσήφ
    Transliteration: Iōsḗph
    Pronunciation: ee-o-safe'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יוֹסֵף); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites:--Joseph.
  5. Strong's Number: G575
    There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπό
    Transliteration: apó
    Pronunciation: apo'
    Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
  6. Strong's Number: G707
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἀριμαθαία
    Transliteration: Arimathaía
    Pronunciation: ar-ee-math-ah'-ee-ah
    Description: of Hebrew origin (רָמָה); Arimathæa (or Ramah), a place in Palestine:--Arimathæa.
  7. Strong's Number: G5607
    There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὤν
    Transliteration: ṓn
    Pronunciation: on
    Description: present participle of εἰμί; being:--be, come, have.
  8. Strong's Number: G3101
    There are 252 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μαθητής
    Transliteration: mathētḗs
    Pronunciation: math-ay-tes'
    Description: from μανθάνω; a learner, i.e. pupil:--disciple.
  9. Strong's Number: G2424
    There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
    Transliteration: Iēsoûs
    Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
  10. Strong's Number: G2928
    There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κρύπτω
    Transliteration: krýptō
    Pronunciation: kroop'-to
    Description: a primary verb; to conceal (properly, by covering):--hide (self), keep secret, secret(-ly).
  11. Strong's Number: G1223
    There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διά
    Transliteration: diá
    Pronunciation: dee-ah'
    Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
  12. Strong's Number: G5401
    There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φόβος
    Transliteration: phóbos
    Pronunciation: fob'-os
    Description: from a primary (to be put in fear); alarm or fright:--be afraid, + exceedingly, fear, terror.
  13. Strong's Number: G2453
    There are 187 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰουδαῖος
    Transliteration: Ioudaîos
    Pronunciation: ee-oo-dah'-yos
    Description: from Ἰουδά (in the sense of Ἰούδας as a country); Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah:--Jew(-ess), of Judæa.
  14. Strong's Number: G2065
    There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐρωτάω
    Transliteration: erōtáō
    Pronunciation: er-o-tah'-o
    Description: apparently from ἐρέω (compare ἐρευνάω); to interrogate; by implication, to request:--ask, beseech, desire, intreat, pray. Compare πυνθάνομαι.
  15. Strong's Number: G4091
    There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Πιλᾶτος
    Transliteration: Pilâtos
    Pronunciation: pil-at'-os
    Description: of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. firm; Pilatus, a Roman:--Pilate.
  16. Strong's Number: G2443
    There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἵνα
    Transliteration: hína
    Pronunciation: hin'-ah
    Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
  17. Strong's Number: G142
    There are 168 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αἴρω
    Transliteration: aírō
    Pronunciation: ah'-ee-ro
    Description: a primary root; to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor); by Hebraism (compare נָשָׂא) to expiate sin:--away with, bear (up), carry, lift up, loose, make to doubt, put away, remove, take (away, up).
  18. Strong's Number: G4983
    There are 122 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σῶμα
    Transliteration: sōma
    Pronunciation: so'-mah
    Description: from σώζω; the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively:--bodily, body, slave.
  19. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  20. Strong's Number: G2010
    There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπιτρέπω
    Transliteration: epitrépō
    Pronunciation: ep-ee-trep'-o
    Description: from ἐπί and the base of τροπή; to turn over (transfer), i.e. allow:--give leave (liberty, license), let, permit, suffer.
  21. Strong's Number: G2064
    There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔρχομαι
    Transliteration: érchomai
    Pronunciation: el'-tho
    Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
  22. Strong's Number: G3767
    There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὖν
    Transliteration: oûn
    Pronunciation: oon
    Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.

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