Markus 12:6

12:6 He had one left, his one dear son. ¹  Finally he sent him to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’

Markus 15:43

15:43 Joseph of Arimathea, a highly regarded member of the council, ²  who was himself looking forward to ³  the kingdom of God, ⁴  went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. ⁵ 

[12:6]  ¹ tn Grk “one beloved son.” See comment at Mark 1:11.

[12:6]  sn The owner’s decision to send his one dear son represents God sending Jesus.

[15:43]  ² tn Grk “a councillor” (as a member of the Sanhedrin, see L&N 11.85). This indicates that some individuals among the leaders did respond to Jesus.

[15:43]  ³ tn Or “waiting for.”

[15:43]  ⁴ sn Though some dispute that Joseph of Arimathea was a disciple of Jesus, this remark that he was looking forward to the kingdom of God and his actions regarding Jesus’ burial suggest otherwise.

[15:43]  ⁵ sn Asking for the body of Jesus was indeed a bold move on the part of Joseph of Arimathea, for it clearly and openly identified him with a man who had just been condemned and executed, namely, Jesus. His faith is exemplary, especially for someone who was a member of the council that handed Jesus over for crucifixion (cf. Luke 23:51). He did this because he sought to give Jesus an honorable burial.