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Mark 15:45 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Mark 15:45 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 15 verse 45 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.”
Mark 15:45 (KJV)
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And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph—After receiving centurion confirmation, Pilate officially released Jesus's corpse. The Greek verb means to grant, give as a gift—Pilate granted permission without charging fees Roman officials often extracted. The word for corpse emphasizes genuinely lifeless—not a swooned man but a verified corpse. Pilate's cooperation seems pragmatic—he had found no fault in Jesus (Mark 15:14), yielding to Jewish pressure reluctantly. Granting burial to a prominent Sanhedrin member posed no threat. Yet providentially, this ensured Jesus was bur...
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Cross-References for Mark 15:45
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“who stood by opposite him”
“and asked for Jesus' body. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given up.”
“Joseph of Arimathaea”