Mark 15:44

Easy To Read Version

Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead. Pilate called the army officer {\cf2\super [234]} that guarded Jesus. Pilate asked the officer if Jesus was already dead.

Cross References

Matthew 8:10

When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Jesus said to those people that were with him, “I tell you the truth. This man has more faith than any person I have found, even in Israel. {\cf2\super [91]}

Mark 15:43

A man named Joseph from Arimathea was brave enough to go to Pilate and ask for Jesus’ body. Joseph was an important member of the Jewish council. He was one of the people that wanted the kingdom of God to come.

Mark 15:45

The officer told Pilate that Jesus was dead. So Pilate told Joseph he could have the body.