this. these things.
of. from. Greek. apo. App-104.
Arimathsea. Probably Ramah, where Samuel was born. 1 Samuel 1:1; 1 Samuel 1:19. Called in the Septuagint Armathaim.
a disciple... but secretly. Matthew calls him "a rich man" (Joh 27:57); Mark, "an honourable counsellor" (Joh 15:43); Luke, "a good man and. just" (Joh 23:50). See on John 18:16.
for = because of. Greek. dia. App-104.John 19:2.
take away... took. Greek. airo. Same word as in verses: Joh 15:31.
gave him leave. Greek. epitrepo. Generally translated "suffer". Matthew 8:21, &c. Compare Acts 21:39; Acts 21:40.