Luke 23:51
(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.
Cross-reference
In Luke 23:42, the thief asks for remembrance in Jesus' kingdom — Joseph also waits for the kingdom, linking their hopes.
In Luke 2:25, Simeon waits for the consolation of Israel — Joseph waits for the kingdom, a direct parallel between these faithful figures.
In Luke 2:38, Anna speaks of redemption to those waiting — Joseph is described as waiting for the kingdom, sharing that expectation.
Exodus 23:2 commands not to follow a crowd to do evil—Joseph of Arimathea obeyed by not consenting to the council's plot.
Proverbs 1:10 warns against consenting to sinners—Joseph of Arimathea exemplified this by refusing the council's enticement.
In Mark 15:43, Joseph is likewise described as looking for the kingdom of God — an identical parallel account.
In Psalm 1:1, the blessed man avoids the counsel of the wicked — Joseph did not consent to the Sanhedrin's counsel, exemplifying this.
Matthew 27:57 confirms Joseph of Arimathea was a rich disciple, adding detail to his character from Luke's account.
Genesis 37:21 shows Reuben dissenting from killing Joseph—similarly, Joseph of Arimathea opposed the council's plot against Jesus.
Genesis 37:22 continues Reuben's rescue attempt—paralleling Joseph of Arimathea's refusal to join the council's plan.
In Genesis 49:18, Jacob waits for God's salvation — Joseph of Arimathea waits for the kingdom, a similar posture of hopeful waiting.