Mark 15:44

Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead, so he summoned the centurion to ask if this was so.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G1161} Pilate{G4091} marvelled{G2296}{(G5656)} if{G1487} he were{G2348} already{G2235} dead{G2348}{(G5758)}: and{G2532} calling{G4341}{(G5666)} unto him the centurion{G2760}, he asked{G1905}{(G5656)} him{G846} whether{G1487} he had been{G599} any while{G3819} dead{G599}{(G5627)}.

Strong's King James

(44) But Pilate, amazed whether He died already summoned the centurion, questioning him whether He was already dead.

The F.O.G

Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead. He summoned the centurion to verify whether Jesus had indeed died.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

And Pilate wondered if he were already dead, and having called near the centurion, did question him if he were long dead,

Young's Literal Translation

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Mark 15:44

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Mark 15:44