44. Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead. So he called for the army officer in charge and asked him if Jesus was already dead.
45. When Pilate heard it from the officer, he told Joseph he could have the body.
46. Joseph bought some linen cloth. He took the body from the cross, wrapped it in the linen, and put the body in a tomb that was dug in a wall of rock. Then he closed the tomb by rolling a large stone to cover the entrance.
47. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw the place where Jesus was put.