Mark 15:46

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Joseph bought a linen cloth and took the body down from the cross. He had it wrapped in the cloth, and he put it in a tomb that had been cut into solid rock. Then he rolled a big stone against the entrance to the tomb.

Cross References

Isaiah 22:16

Shebna, what gives you the right to have a tomb carved out of rock in this burial place of royalty? None of your relatives are buried here.

Isaiah 53:9

He wasn't dishonest or violent, but he was buried in a tomb of cruel and rich people.

Matthew 28:2

Suddenly a strong earthquake struck, and the Lord's angel came down from heaven. He rolled away the stone and sat on it.

Mark 15:45

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

Mark 15:47

Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph were watching and saw where the body was placed.

Luke 23:53

He took the body down from the cross and wrapped it in fine cloth. Then he put it in a tomb that had been cut out of solid rock and had never been used.

John 11:38

Jesus was still terribly upset. So he went to the tomb, which was a cave with a stone rolled against the entrance.

John 11:41

After the stone had been rolled aside, Jesus looked up towards heaven and prayed, “Father, I thank you for answering my prayer.

John 20:1

On Sunday morning while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance.