Matthew 27:57

Jesus’ Burial

27:57 Now ¹  when it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus. ² 

Matthew 27:59

27:59 Joseph ³  took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, ⁴ 

¹ tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic.

² sn Though some dispute that Joseph of Arimathea was a disciple of Jesus, his actions regarding Jesus’ burial suggest otherwise.

³ tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated.

⁴ tn The term σινδών (sindwn) can refer to a linen cloth used either for clothing or for burial.