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Mark 15:45

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 15:45 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when he learned it of the centurion, he granted the corpse to Joseph.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when he learned it of the centurion, he granted the corpse to Joseph.
Mark 15:45 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
42And when even was now come, because it was the Preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,
43there came Joseph of Arimathaea, a councillor of honorable estate, who also himself was looking for the kingdom of God; and he boldly went in unto Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.
44And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead.
45And when he learned it of the centurion, he granted the corpse to Joseph.
46And he bought a linen cloth, and taking him down, wound him in the linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb which had been hewn out of a rock; and he rolled a stone against the door of the tomb.
47And Mary Magdalene and Mary the [mother] of Joses beheld where he was laid.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And when he knew it of the centurion, etc..] Who might inform him of his giving up the ghost after he had cried with a loud voice, which so much affected him; and how he was found to be really dead when they came to break the legs of the malefactors; and how that one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, from whence flowed blood and water; so that there was no room to doubt of his being really dead; with which Pilate being satisfied, he gave the body to Joseph; ordered it to be given to him; gave him leave to take it down from the cross, and inter it.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“When he knew it of the centurion - Being informed by the centurion of the fact that he was dead. The centurion had charge of the soldiers who watched him, and could therefore give correct information. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he gave: Mat 27:58; Joh 19:38 Mark 15:46”
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