Luke 23:50-56

Modern English Version

The Burial of Jesus^(A)

⁵⁰ Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, who was a good and just man. ⁵¹ He had not consented to their counsel and deed. He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, and he himself was also waiting for the kingdom of God. ⁵² This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. ⁵³ Then he took Him down, and wrapped Him in linen, and placed Him in a hewn tomb, where no one had ever been buried. ⁵⁴ It was the Day of Preparation, and the Sabbath was drawing near.

⁵⁵ The women who came with Him from Galilee followed, and saw the tomb and how His body was placed. ⁵⁶ Then they returned and prepared spices and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.