Luke 23:47

When the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.”

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Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.

In Context

46Crying with a loud voice, Jesus said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” Having said this, he died.

48When all the multitudes who came together to witness this sight saw the things that were done, they returned beating their breasts.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:54Now when the centurion and those who were watching Jesus saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they became very afraid and said, “Truly this was the Son of God.”

Luke 23:41We indeed are here justly, for we are receiving what we deserve for our deeds. But this man did nothing wrong.”

Matthew Henry on Luke 23:45-50

The Crucifixion. 44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. 46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. 47 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. 48 And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the… Read the whole commentary →

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