Mark 15:44

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Pilate was surprised that Jesus was already dead, so he called the centurion over and asked him if Jesus had been dead for some time.

Cross References

Matthew 8:10

When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those who followed, “Truly I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.

Mark 15:43

Joseph of Arimathea, a respected council member, who was himself also waiting for the kingdom of God, came and boldly went in before Pilate to ask for Jesus' body.

Mark 15:45

When he found out from the centurion that it was so, he granted the body to Joseph.