Daily Discovery Bible Study

42 It was Friday, the day before the Sabbath. When evening came,43 Joseph of Arimathea, a member of the governing council who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, had the courage to go to Pilate and ask for Jesus' body.44 Pilate was surprised that Jesus had died so soon, so he summoned the centurion and asked him if Jesus had already died.45 Once he had confirmation from the centurion, Pilate gave permission for Joseph to take the body.46 Joseph bought a linen sheet. Then he took Jesus' body down from the cross and wrapped it in the sheet, and placed it in a tomb that had been cut out of rock. Then he rolled a heavy stone up against the entrance.47 Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses were watching where he was laid.

Mark 15: 42-47