Mark 15:44

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead, and he called in the army officer to find out if Jesus had been dead very long.

Cross References

Matthew 8:10

When Jesus heard this, he was so surprised that he turned and said to the crowd following him, “I tell you that in all of Israel I've never found anyone with this much faith!

Mark 15:43

A man named Joseph from Arimathea was brave enough to ask Pilate for the body of Jesus. Joseph was a highly respected member of the Jewish council, and he was also waiting for God's kingdom to come.

Mark 15:45

After the officer told him, Pilate let Joseph have Jesus' body.