Mark 15:44 web — Pilate marveled if he were already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him whether he had been dead long.

World English Bible

"Pilate marveled if he were already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him whether he had been dead long."

— Mark 15:44, World English Bible

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Mark 15 — Context

41

who, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and served him; and many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem.

42

When evening had now come, because it was the Preparation Day, that is, the day before the Sabbath,

43

Joseph of Arimathaea, a prominent council member who also himself was looking for the Kingdom of God, came. He boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for Jesus' body.

44

Pilate marveled if he were already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him whether he had been dead long.

45

When he found out from the centurion, he granted the body to Joseph.

46

He bought a linen cloth, and taking him down, wound him in the linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb which had been cut out of a rock. He rolled a stone against the door of the tomb.

47

Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of Joses, saw where he was laid.

Mark 15:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 15:44 say?
Mark 15:44 in the World English Bible reads: “Pilate marveled if he were already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him whether he had been dead long.”
Where is Mark 15:44 in the Bible?
Mark 15:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 15, verse 44.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 15:44.
What translation should I read Mark 15:44 in?
Mark 15:44 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 15:44?
Mark 15:44 reads (WEB): “Pilate marveled if he were already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him whether he had been dead long.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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