Text -- Matthew 27:58 (NET)

27:58 He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered that it be given to him.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Mat 27:58

¹ sn Asking for the body of Jesus was indeed a bold move on the part of Joseph of Arimathea, for it clearly and openly identified him with a man who had just been condemned and executed, namely, Jesus. His faith is exemplary, especially for someone who was a member of the council that handed Jesus over for crucifixion (cf. Mark 15:43, Luke 23:51). He did this because he sought to give Jesus an honorable burial.