( ) Joseph of Arimathea , a member of the Sanhedrin and secret follower of Jesus , who had not consented to his condemnation , went to Pilate to request the body of Jesus ( ) .
( ) Joseph of Arimathea , a member of the Sanhedrin and secret follower of Jesus , who had not said yes to his death , went to Pilate . He asked for the body of Jesus ( ) .