Matthew 27:54
Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And many women were there,.... At the cross of Christ, at some little distance from it; but where was Peter, who had declared he would never be offended, though all men were; and would die with…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Now when the centurion ... - Centurion, a captain of a hundred soldiers. He was here placed over the band that attended the crucifixion. They feared greatly - They regarded these things as proof that…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
the centurion in command of the guard of four soldiers who watched the crucifixion.
Truly this was the Son of God "Certainly this was a righteous man" (Luke).
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