Luke 23:50 cpdv — And behold, there was a man named Joseph, who was a councilman, a good and just man,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And behold, there was a man named Joseph, who was a councilman, a good and just man, "

— Luke 23:50, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 23 — Context

47

Now, the centurion, seeing what had happened, glorified God, saying, “Truly, this man was the Just One.”

48

And the entire crowd of those who came together to see this spectacle also saw what had happened, and they returned, striking their breasts.

49

Now all those who knew him, and the women who had followed him from Galilee, were standing at a distance, watching these things.

50

And behold, there was a man named Joseph, who was a councilman, a good and just man,

51

(for he had not consented to their decision or their actions). He was from Arimathea, a city of Judea. And he was himself also anticipating the kingdom of God.

52

This man approached Pilate and petitioned for the body of Jesus.

53

And taking him down, he wrapped him in a fine linen cloth, and he placed him in a tomb hewn from rock, in which no one had ever been placed.

Luke 23:50 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 23:50 say?
Luke 23:50 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And behold, there was a man named Joseph, who was a councilman, a good and just man, ”
Where is Luke 23:50 in the Bible?
Luke 23:50 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 50.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 23:50.
What translation should I read Luke 23:50 in?
Luke 23:50 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 23:50?
Luke 23:50 reads (CPDV): “And behold, there was a man named Joseph, who was a councilman, a good and just man, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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