This man went unto Pilate,.... Mark says, he went "boldly" to him; [See comments on Mr 15:43].
and begged the body of Jesus; knowing he was dead; that he might bury it, as the Ethiopic version adds, and prevent its being inferred with the two malefactors, or abused by the mob.
This man went unto Pilate,.... Mark says, he went "boldly" to him; [See comments on Mr 15:43].
and begged the body of Jesus; knowing he was dead; that he might bury it, as the Ethiopic version adds, and prevent its being inferred with the two malefactors, or abused by the mob.