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Then two Jewish leaders named Joseph and Nicodemus came

This introduces two new characters. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-participants)

Joseph

This was not Mary’s husband. It was another man named Joseph.

They believed that Jesus was the Messiah

This is background information about two Jewish leaders who believed Jesus was the Messiah. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background)

asked Pilate for Jesus’ body

This could mean ‘asked Pilate to permit them to take Jesus’ body down from the cross.’

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These references may be slightly different in some Bible translations.