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. (John 19:38)
[The Burial,John 19:38-42=Matt. 27:57-61=Mark 15:42-47=Luke 23:50-56. Major comment: Matthew and Mark.] All four Gospels describe Joseph’s part in the burial of Jesus. John alone observes that he was secretly a disciple.