John 19:41

κῆπος. S. John alone mentions it, as he alone mentions the other garden (John 18:1). It probably belonged to Joseph, for the tomb was his (Matthew 27:60). This shews that Joseph, though of Arimathaea, had settled in Jerusalem. For καινόν see on John 13:34. S. Matthew also says that it was new, S. Luke that never man had yet lain in it. S. John states the fact both ways with great emphasis. It is another royal honour. Not even in its contact with the grave did ‘His flesh see corruption.’ Comp. the colt, whereon no man ever yet sat (Luke 19:30).