45. because of an eclipse of the sun. Then the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.
46. Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit”; and when he had said this he breathed his last.
47. The centurion who witnessed what had happened glorified God and said, “This man was innocent beyond doubt.”
48. When all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts;
49. but all his acquaintances stood at a distance, including the women who had followed him from Galilee and saw these events.
50. Now there was a virtuous and righteous man named Joseph who, though he was a member of the council,
51. had not consented to their plan of action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea and was awaiting the kingdom of God.
52. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.