3. The chief priests were accusing Jesus of many things,
4. so Pilate questioned him again, “Aren't you going to answer? Listen to all their accusations!”
5. Again Jesus refused to say a word, and Pilate was amazed.
42-43. It was towards evening when Joseph of Arimathea arrived. He was a respected member of the Council, who was waiting for the coming of the Kingdom of God. It was Preparation day (that is, the day before the Sabbath), so Joseph went boldly into the presence of Pilate and asked him for the body of Jesus.