Mark 15:45

he gave the body to Joseph The word translated "gave" only occurs in the New Testament here and in 2 Peter 1:3-4; "according as his divine power hath givenunto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness;" "whereby are givenunto us exceeding great and precious promises." It means more than simply to give, and= "to give freely" "largiri." The word appears to be used designedly by St Mark, implying that Pilate, who from his character might have been expected to extort money from the wealthy "counsellor," freely gave upthe Body at his request, placing it at his disposal by a written order, or a verbal command to the centurion.