Secret Discipleship
Dr. Davies. Mark 15:42-47 And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,… Secret discipleship like that of Joseph is truly excellent, inasmuch as times and opportunities will occur for it to render essential service to truth and virtue; but open discipleship is infinitely preferable, inasmuch as in season and out of season its example and action are continuously and powerfully influencing for good, more or less, all who come into contact with it. (Dr. Davies.) Parallel Verses KJV: And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath, WEB: When evening had now come, because it was the Preparation Day, that is, the day before the Sabbath,