John 19:38 — And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of …

John 19:38

μετα δε ταυτα ηρωτησεν τον πιλατον ο ιωσηφ ο απο αριμαθαιας ων μαθητης του ιησου κεκρυμμενος δε δια τον φοβον των ιουδαιων ινα αρη το σωμα του ιησου και επετρεψεν ο πιλατος ηλθεν ουν και ηρεν το σωμα του ιησου

meta de tayta ērōtēsen ton pilaton o iōsēph o apo arimathaias ōn mathētēs toy iēsoy kekrymmenos de dia ton phobon tōn ioydaiōn ina arē to sōma toy iēsoy kai epetrepsen o pilatos ēlthen oyn kai ēren to sōma toy iēsoy

King James Version (KJV)

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.

Modern English

After these things, Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked of Pilate that he might take away Jesus’ body. Pilate gave him permission. He came therefore and took away his body.

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