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this = these things.
of = from. Greek. apo. App-104.
Arimathsea. Probably Ramah, where Samuel was born. 1Sa_1:1, 1Sa_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 a just" (Joh_23:50). See on Joh_18:16.
for = because of. Greek. dia. App-104. Joh_19:2.
take away . . . took. Greek. airo. Same word as in verses: Joh_15:31.
gave him leave. Greek. epitrepo. Generally translated "suffer". Mat_8:21, &c. Compare Act_21:39, Act_21:40.