Mark 15:43-45

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⁴³ Joseph of Arimathaea was a member of the court. He was a good man. He also was looking for the kingdom of God. He was not afraid, but went to Pilate and asked him for Jesus' body.

⁴⁴ Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was dead already. He called the captain and asked him if Jesus was dead.

⁴⁵ The captain told him that he was. Then Pilate let Joseph take the body.