Luke 23:47

And the centurion seeing that which took place, glorified God, saying, Surely this was a righteous man.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

46And calling with a loud voice, Jesus said, Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit. And having said this, He expired.

48And all the multitudes being present at that scene, seeing those things which took place, were going away beating their breasts.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:54And the centurion and those watching Jesus with him, seeing the earthquake, and the things which took place, feared exceedingly, saying, Surely this was the Son of God.

Luke 23:41and we indeed justly; for we are receiving the deservings of the things we did: but this one has done nothing amiss.

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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