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John 19:38-42

John 19 38

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.

John 19 39

Nicodemus, who at first came to Jesus by night, also came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred Roman pounds.

John 19 40

So they took Jesus’ body, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.

John 19 41

Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden. In the garden was a new tomb in which no man had ever yet been laid.

John 19 42

Then because of the Jews’ Preparation Day (for the tomb was near at hand) they laid Jesus there.