Mark 15:43-45

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⁴³ Joseph of Arimathea, a reputable member of the council who was himself eagerly awaiting God’s kingdom, took his courage in both hands, went to Pilate, and requested the body of Jesus.

⁴⁴ Pilate was surprised that he was already dead. He summoned the centurion, and asked whether he had been dead for some time. ⁴⁵ When he learned the facts from the centurion, he conceded the body to Joseph.