<p>27:57 <em>And when evening had come, there came a rich man</em>- The Greek term is found elsewhere in the Lord's parables of the rich fool and of the rich man who refused to believe the testimony of Moses and the prophets about Messiah's resurrection (Lk. 12:16; 16:19). Perhaps Joseph had reflected upon those teachings and vowed not to be like those rich men, but rather to give up his wealth. </p><p><em>From Arimathaea, named Joseph</em>- Perhaps Old Testament 'Ramah', birthplace and home of Samuel. </p><p><em>Who also was a disciple of Jesus</em>- He was 'also' a disciple, in God's eyes, in the same category as the women disciples who were so public about their discipleship (:56). Whilst secret discipleship is not the Lord's intention, and He will arrange circumstances so that we 'come out' publicly, it is not for us to say that He doesn't count secret disciples as also His disciples, just as He did Joseph.</p>