50 And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:
50 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man,
50 Now there was a man named Joseph, from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man,
50 There was a man by the name of Joseph, a member of the Jewish High Council, a man of good heart and good character.
50 Now behold, there was a man named Joseph, a council member, a good and just man.
50 Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph. He was a member of the Jewish high council,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 23:50
Commentary on Luke 23:50-56
(Read Luke 23:50-56)
Many, though they do not make any show in outward profession, yet, like Joseph of Arimathea, will be far more ready to do real service, when there is occasion, than others who make a greater noise. Christ was buried in haste, because the sabbath drew on. Weeping must not hinder sowing. Though they were in tears for the death of their Lord, yet they must prepare to keep holy the sabbath. When the sabbath draws on, there must be preparation. Our worldly affairs must be so ordered, that they may not hinder us from our sabbath work; and our holy affections so stirred up, that they may carry us on in it. In whatever business we engage, or however our hearts may be affected, let us never fail to get ready for, and to keep holy, the day of sacred rest, which is the Lord's day.