John 19:38 And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, sought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus. Nave's Topical Index
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Two Ancient Proverbs ... Nicodemus "at the first came to Jesus by night," and Joseph of Arimathaea was "a disciple of Jesus ... It is not fear but faith that is the cure for cowardice. ... //christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/two ancient proverbs.htm