Shortly after two o’clock, Jesus, accompanied by Joseph of Arimathea, arrived at the temple to deliver his final address. [1] Joseph of Arimathea believed Jesus would rise from the tomb, despite Nicodemus' doubts. [2]
Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea boldly claimed the body of Jesus from Pilate, acknowledging their faith even when most of the disciples had fled in fear. [3]
Despite spending June near Jerusalem, with no public teaching, Jesus attracted visitors like Joseph of Arimathea, who came to see Him in Gethsemane but turned back in fear. [4] Rebecca, the daughter of Joseph of Arimathea, was among the women selected and commissioned by Jesus for the ministering work of the kingdom. [5] Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus embalmed Jesus' body with myrrh and aloes before placing it in the tomb. [6]
Former Sanhedrin members Joseph and Nicodemus knowingly defied the law to bury Jesus in Joseph's new family tomb, firmly believing in his resurrection despite doubts. [7] Joseph of Arimathea, Nicodemus, John, and a Roman centurion helped bear the body of Jesus to the tomb at half past four o'clock. [8]
Jesus' fifth appearance was at the home of Joseph of Arimathea, where he bestowed a message of unity and ministering to others before vanishing from sight. [9] Jesus met with Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea in the home of Nicodemus during the feast of dedication. [10]
Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus defied Jewish law by burying Jesus in Joseph's new family tomb, becoming the most outspoken disciples of Jesus in Jerusalem. [11] Joseph of Arimathea visited the empty tomb. [12]
The women believers stayed at the home of Joseph of Arimathea, preparing spices and ointments to properly prepare the Master's body for burial on Sunday morning. [13]
See also: UB 174:5.1; UB 188:3.3.