The Tomb of Jesus — Page 26
29 26 body. Pilate, who was “the most anxious, if not to spare His agony, at least to save His life," in the words of Farrar, granted Joseph his wish, and delivered unto him his master's body that "he might do with it as he pleased. ". Another devoted disciple, Nicodemus, also came forward to render his service to his master at this time of mortal peril. . Joseph and Nicodemus placed the body of. Jesus in a rockhewn sepulchre, and rolled a great stone against its entrance. . On the third day, lo! The stone was rolled away from the mouth of the tomb and Jesus was gone, to the bewildered surprise of all. 29. Mark 15:42, 43.