Luke 23:50 web — Behold, a man named Joseph, who was a member of the council, a good and righteous man

World English Bible

"Behold, a man named Joseph, who was a member of the council, a good and righteous man"

— Luke 23:50, World English Bible

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Luke 23 — Context

47

When the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, "Certainly this was a righteous man."

48

All the multitudes that came together to see this, when they saw the things that were done, returned home beating their breasts.

49

All his acquaintances, and the women who followed with him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.

50

Behold, a man named Joseph, who was a member of the council, a good and righteous man

51

(he had not consented to their counsel and deed), from Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who was also waiting for the Kingdom of God:

52

this man went to Pilate, and asked for Jesus' body.

53

He took it down, and wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb that was cut in stone, where no one had ever been laid.

Luke 23:50 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 23:50 say?
Luke 23:50 in the World English Bible reads: “Behold, a man named Joseph, who was a member of the council, a good and righteous 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 (WEB): “Behold, a man named Joseph, who was a member of the council, a good and righteous 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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