John 19:38
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King James Version (modern wording)
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 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And after these things Joseph of Arimathæa, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked of Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took away his body.
John 19:38 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Afterward, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus (but secretly for fear of the Jews), asked Pilate to let him remove the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission, so he came and removed His body.
John 19:38 (BSB)
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What does John 19:38 say?
John 19:38 in modern King James wording reads: "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."
Where is John 19:38 found in the Bible?
John 19:38 is verse 38 of chapter 19 of the book of John, in the New Testament. John has 21 chapters.
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