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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Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
And	Καὶ Kai	G2532	and · conjunction
behold	ἰδοὺ idou	G2400	used as imperative lo! · interjection
man	ἀνὴρ anēr	G435	a man (properly as an individual male) · noun — nominative singular masculine
named	ὀνόματι onomati	G3686	a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority · noun — dative singular neuter
Joseph	Ἰωσὴφ Iōsēph	G2501	Joseph · noun — nominative singular masculine, a proper name
counsellor	βουλευτὴς bouleutēs	G1010	an adviser · noun — nominative singular masculine
good	ἀγαθὸς agathos	G18	"good" (in any sense · adjective — nominative singular masculine
man	ἀνὴρ anēr	G435	a man (properly as an individual male) · noun — nominative singular masculine
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
just	δίκαιος· dikaios	G1342	equitable (in character or act) · adjective — nominative singular masculine

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Cross-references

John 19:38-42 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 t…
Acts 10:22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warne…
Acts 11:24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
Matthew 27:57-61 When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:
Mark 15:42-47 And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,
Acts 10:2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.
Luke 2:25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israe…

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on Luke 23:50–end

We have here an account of Christ's burial; for he must be brought not only to death, but to the dust of death (Psa 22:15), according to the sentence (Gen 3:19), To the dust thou shalt return. Observe, I. Who buried him. His acquaintance stood afar off; they had neither money to bear the charge nor courage to bear the odium of burying him decently; but God raised up one that had both, a man named Joseph, Luk 23:50. His character is that he was a good man and a just, a man of unspotted reputation for virtue and piety, not only just to all, but good to all that needed him (and care to bury the dead, as becomes the hope of the resurrection of the dead, is one instance of goodness and beneficenc…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 23:43

Jesus said, &c.--The dying Redeemer speaks as if He Himself viewed it in this light. It was a "song in the night." It ministered cheer to His spirit in the midnight gloom that now enwrapt it. Verily I say unto thee--"Since thou speakest as to the king, with kingly authority speak I to thee." To-day--"Thou art prepared for a long delay before I come into My kingdom, but not a day's delay shall there be for thee; thou shalt not be parted from Me even for a moment, but together we shall go, and with Me, ere this day expire, shalt thou be in Paradise" (future bliss, Co2 12:4; Rev 2:7). Learn (1) How "One is taken and another left"; (2) How easily divine teaching can raise the rudest and wors…

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Adam Clarke on Luke 23:50

Joseph of Arimathea - See the notes on Mat 27:57-60 (note), and those especially on Mar 15:43 (note).

John Gill on Luke 23:50

And behold, there was a man named Joseph,.... See Gill on Matthew 27:57. a counsellor; Mark says, he was an "honourable" one; he was either one of the council of the high priest, or a member of the great sanhedrim; See Gill on Mark 15:43. and he was a good man, and a just; he was kind and beneficent in his temper, and just, and righteous in his life and actions; a like character is given of Joseph the husband of Mary, the mother of our Lord, Matthew 1:19.

The Church Fathers

(Photius.) Joseph had been at one time a secret disciple of Christ, but at length bursting through the bonds of fear, and become very zealous, he took down the body of our Lord, basely hanging on the cross; thus gaining a precious jewel by the meekness of His words. Hence it follows, And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor.
— Ancient Greek Expositor ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

And behold, there was a man named Joseph, who was a member of the Council, a good and just man. He had not consented to their decision and deeds. He is called a Council member because he belongs to the order of the council and administers the office of the council, and he is also often called a Curialis for managing civil duties.
— Bede, On the Gospel of Luke

A counsellor, or decurio, is so called because he is of the order of the curia or council, and administers the office of the curia. He is also wont to be called curialis, from his management of civil duties. Joseph then is said to have been of high rank in the world, but of still higher estimation before God; as it follows, A good man, and a just.
— Bede ((as quoted by Aquinas, AD 1274)), Catena Aurea by Aquinas

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Dictionary and topics

Counsellor — An adviser (Prov. 11:14; 15:22), a king’s state counsellor (2 Sam. 15:12). Used once of the Messiah (Isa. 9:6). In Mark 15:43, Luke 23:50, the word probably means a member of the Jewish Sanhedrim.
Humiliation of Christ — (Phil. 2:8), seen in (1) his birth (Gal. 4:4; Luke 2:7; John 1:46; Heb. 2:9), (2) his circumstances, (3) his reputation (Isa. 53; Matt. 26:59, 67; Ps. 22:6; Matt. 26:68), (4) his soul (Ps. 22:1;…
Joseph — Remover or increaser. (1.) The elder of the two sons of Jacob by Rachel (Gen. 30:23, 24), who, on the occasion of his birth, said, “God hath taken away [Heb. ‘asaph] my reproach.” “The Lord shall add…
Counsellor · Was member of the Sanhedrin at — Was member of the Sanhedrin at
Justice · Exemplified: Joseph — Exemplified: Joseph

Dictionary: Easton's (1897) and Smith's (1863), public domain. Topics: Nave's Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey's Topical Textbook (1897), public domain. Both as parsed by NEUU (CC BY 4.0).

Luke 23:50

Word by word — the Greek

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on Luke 23:50–end

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 23:43

Adam Clarke on Luke 23:50

John Gill on Luke 23:50

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

Luke 23:50

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Luke 23:50–end

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 23:43

Adam Clarke on Luke 23:50

John Gill on Luke 23:50

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Calvin on Luke 23:50–end

Tyndale Open Study Notes on Luke 23:50-51