Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead, so he summoned the centurion to ask if this was so. Cross References Matthew 8:10 When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, "Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. Mark 15:43 Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent Council member who himself was waiting for the kingdom of God, boldly went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus. Mark 15:45 When Pilate had confirmed it with the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph. Treasury of Scripture And Pilate marveled if he were already dead: and calling to him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead. John 19:31-37 |
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