Mark 15:45 kjva — And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph."

— Mark 15:45, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Mark 15 — Context

42

And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,

43

Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.

44

And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead.

45

And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.

46

And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.

47

And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid.

Mark 15:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 15:45 say?
Mark 15:45 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.”
Where is Mark 15:45 in the Bible?
Mark 15:45 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 15, verse 45.
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 15:45.
What translation should I read Mark 15:45 in?
Mark 15:45 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 15:45?
Mark 15:45 reads (KJVA): “And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.” 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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