Matthew 27:57
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 27:57 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 27:57 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 27:57 — KJV
“When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:”
— Matthew 27:57 (KJV)
Matthew 27:57 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 27:57
“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.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:57: came, arimathaea, joseph
“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 Matthew 27:57: came, arimathaea, joseph
“And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. sent: or, had sent lodged: Heb. lay”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:57: even, came, rich
“And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:57: came, also, jesus
“And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:57: come, also, himself
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