Luke 23:50

50 There was a good man who had God's approval. His name was Joseph. He was a member of the Jewish council,

Luke 23:50 Meaning and Commentary

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 ) .

Luke 23:50 In-Context

48 Crowds had gathered to see the sight. But when all of them saw what had happened, they cried and returned to the city.

49 All his friends, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance and watched everything.

50 There was a good man who had God's approval. His name was Joseph. He was a member of the Jewish council,

51 but he had not agreed with what they had done. He was from the Jewish city of Arimathea, and he was waiting for the kingdom of God.

52 He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.