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Mark 15:45

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Berean Standard Bible

When Pilate had confirmed it with the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when he learned it of the centurion, he granted the corpse to Joseph.

Bible in Basic English

And when he had news of it from the captain, he let Joseph have the body.

Free Bible Version

Once he had confirmation from the centurion, Pilate gave permission for Joseph to take the body.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when he knewe the trueth of the Centurion, he gaue the body to Ioseph:

King James (Authorized) Version

And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.

One Unity Resource Bible

When he found out from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph [May he add].

Translation for Translators

When the officer told Pilate that Jesus was dead, Pilate allowed Joseph to take away the body.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When Pilate learned from the centurion that Jesus was dead, he gave the body to Joseph.

Noah Webster Bible

And when he knew it from the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.

World English Bible

When he found out from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.

Young's Literal Translation

and having known [it] from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.

Context

The Burial of Jesus

⁴⁴Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead, so he summoned the centurion to ask if this was so.⁴⁵When Pilate had confirmed it with the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.

Summary

Mark 15:45 describes how Joseph of Arimathea courageously asked Pilate for the body of Jesus after His crucifixion. This act of kindness and respect fulfilled the prophecy that Jesus would be buried with the rich. Joseph's actions also demonstrate his faith and devotion to Jesus, despite the risks involved in publicly associating with Him. Through Joseph's example, we are reminded of the importance of honoring and caring for the body of Christ, as well as the significance of boldly standing up for our beliefs even in difficult circumstances.

Commentary

Mark 15:45

The Burial of Jesus

⁴⁴Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead, so he summoned the centurion to ask if this was so.⁴⁵When Pilate had confirmed it with the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.

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Berean Standard Bible

When Pilate had confirmed it with the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when he learned it of the centurion, he granted the corpse to Joseph.

Bible in Basic English

And when he had news of it from the captain, he let Joseph have the body.

Free Bible Version

Once he had confirmation from the centurion, Pilate gave permission for Joseph to take the body.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when he knewe the trueth of the Centurion, he gaue the body to Ioseph:

King James (Authorized) Version

And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.

One Unity Resource Bible

When he found out from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph [May he add].

Translation for Translators

When the officer told Pilate that Jesus was dead, Pilate allowed Joseph to take away the body.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When Pilate learned from the centurion that Jesus was dead, he gave the body to Joseph.

Noah Webster Bible

And when he knew it from the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.

World English Bible

When he found out from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.

Young's Literal Translation

and having known [it] from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.