Luke 23:50

50 Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who, though a member of the 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 And when all the crowds who had gathered there for this spectacle saw what had taken place, they returned home, beating their breasts.

49 But all his acquaintances, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.

50 Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who, though a member of the council,

51 had not agreed to their plan and action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea, and he was waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God.

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