Moreover, only after confirming that Jesus had died did the Roman Governor Pontius Pilate release Jesus ’ body to Joseph of Arimathea for interment. ​ — Mark 15: 39 - 46.
Pealegi andis Rooma maavalitseja Pontius Pilaatus Jeesuse keha Joosepile Arimaatiast matmiseks alles pärast seda, kui oli selge, et Jeesus on surnud.