What does Matthew 27:57 mean?

Matthew 27:57 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 27:57 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:

55And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

56Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children.

57When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:

58He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.

59And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

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