Mark 15:44

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Pilate was amazed that Jesus had already died, and calling the military officer to him, asked how long He had been dead.

Cross References

Matthew 8:10

And when Jesus heard this, He was amazed and said to those who were following [along], “It is true when I tell to you, I have never found [anyone with] such great faith, not [even] among the Israelites.

Mark 15:43

Joseph, from Arimathea, a highly respected member of the [Jewish] Council, who was expecting the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate [i.e., the Roman appointed governor] and asked [him] for the body of Jesus.

Mark 15:45

And when he found out from the military officer, he granted the body to Joseph.