Matthew 27:57
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 27
“When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:”Matthew 27:57
What Does Matthew 27:57 Mean?
Matthew 27:57 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 57 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Matthew 27:57 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.”John 19:38“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.”Luke 23:50“And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:”1 Corinthians 15:4“And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:”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.”John 12:7“Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this.”Acts 13:29“And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.”Joshua 18:25“Gibeon, and Ramah, and Beeroth,”1 Samuel 1:1“Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite:”Mark 6:29“And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.”Mark 15:42“And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,”1 Timothy 6:17“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;”1 Samuel 7:17“And his return was to Ramah; for there was his house; and there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar unto the LORD.”
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