John 19:38
John · New Testament · Chapter 19
“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 the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.”John 19:38
What Does John 19:38 Mean?
John 19:38 is found in the book of John, chapter 19, verse 38 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to John 19:38 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 53:9“And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.”Matthew 27:57“When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:”Luke 23:50“And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:”John 7:13“Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.”John 12:42“Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:”Mark 15:42“And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,”Mark 15:43“Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.”Luke 23:52“This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.”Acts 5:13“And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them.”1 Corinthians 15:4“And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:”Proverbs 29:25“The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.”Mark 15:45“And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.”Mark 15:46“And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.”John 3:2“The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.”John 9:22“These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.”John 12:7“Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.”Acts 17:34“Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.”1 Corinthians 1:26“For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:”Philippians 1:14“And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.”
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