Luke 23:50

The Burial of Jesus

50 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man,

Luke 23:50 in Other Translations

50 And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:

50 Now there was a man named Joseph, from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man,

50 Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph. He was a member of the Jewish high council,

50 There was a man by the name of Joseph, a member of the Jewish High Council, a man of good heart and good character.

50 And behold, a man named Joseph, who was a councillor, a good and righteous man

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

50 There was a good and righteous man named Joseph, a member of the Sanhedrin,

50 A man named Joseph was a member of the Jewish Council. He was a good and honest man.

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 When all the people who had gathered to witness this sight saw what took place, they beat their breasts and went away.

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

50 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man,

51 who had not consented to their decision and action. He came from the Judean town of Arimathea, and he himself was waiting for the kingdom of God.

52 Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body.