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Berean Standard Bible

“He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him.”

Matthew 27:58

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Jesus has died on the cross, and evening is approaching. Jewish law required that a body not hang overnight.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him.

World English Bible (WEB)

This man went to Pilate, and asked for Jesus’ body. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given up.

King James Version (KJV)

He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.

American Standard Version (ASV)

this man went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded it to be given up.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

This man went in to Pilate, and made a request for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate gave orders for it to be given to him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

he having gone near to Pilate, asked for himself the body of Jesus; then Pilate commanded the body to be given back.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Este llegó á Pilato, y pidió el cuerpo de Jesús: entonces Pilato mandó que se le diese el cuerpo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

fue a Pilato y le reclamó el cuerpo de Jesús. Pilato se lo concedió.

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