Mark 15:43
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 15:43 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 15:43 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 15:43 — KJV
“Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.”
— Mark 15:43 (KJV)
Mark 15:43 in Context — About the Book of Mark
Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.
Cross-References for Mark 15:43
“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.”
Shares key themes with Mark 15:43: joseph, arimathaea, came
“When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:”
Shares key themes with Mark 15:43: joseph, arimathaea, also
“(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.”
Shares key themes with Mark 15:43: arimathaea, also, waited
“And he went thither to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God was upon him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah.”
Shares key themes with Mark 15:43: also, god, came
“And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.”
Shares key themes with Mark 15:43: came, went, body
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