Joseph of Arimathea is a "secret disciple of jesus" who previously feared recriminations from the Jewish Priests.
- John 19:38
He was simply a previously unknown "follower of jesus"
- Matt 27:57
He was an honored member of the Jewish high court who was "eagerly expecting the arrival of god's kingdom"
- Mark 15:42,43, Luke 23:50
The author of Matthew claims jeremiah prophesied the 30 pieces of silver, etc.
- Matt 27:9-10
However, zechariah made that prophecy
- Zechariah 11:12-13
No man can retain the spirit after death
- Eccles 8:8
Peter restores spirit of tabitha after her death