Mark 15:42-44

The Voice

⁴² Evening came. The crucifixion had taken place on preparation day, Friday, before the Jewish Sabbath began at sundown. ⁴³ Joseph of Arimathea, a member of the ruling council who was also a believer anxiously waiting for the kingdom of God, went to Pilate and boldly asked for the body of Jesus.

⁴⁴ Pilate could not believe Jesus was already dead, so he sent for the Centurion,