Joseph of Arimathea

Joseph of Arimathea was a respected member of the council who had become a disciple of Jesus, though quietly out of fear. After the crucifixion he went boldly to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus. He wrapped it in clean linen and laid it in his own new tomb.

• Role: Gave Jesus his tomb
• Key Scripture: Matthew 27:57-60, Mark 15:43-46, John 19:38-42

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