Matthew 27:57

Jesus’ Burial

27:57 Now when it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus.

Matthew 27:62

The Guard at the Tomb

27:62 The next day (which is after the day of preparation) the chief priests and the Pharisees assembled before Pilate


tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic.

sn Though some dispute that Joseph of Arimathea was a disciple of Jesus, his actions regarding Jesus’ burial suggest otherwise.

tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.

sn See the note on Pharisees in 3:7.