In Matthew's account of Jesus burial, Joseph who requested the body of Jesus was

A.

A kingdom seeker

B.

The council's elder

C.

His disciple

D.

A gospel lover

Correct answer is C

According to John 19:38, upon hearing of Jesus' death, this secret disciple of Jesus "asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission." Joseph immediately purchased a linen shroud (Mark 15:46) and proceeded to Golgotha to take the body of Jesus down from the cross.