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They said, “This man truly was the Son of God!” <a href="/esv/matthew/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> When the centurion and those who were with him, keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were filled with awe and said, “Truly this was the Son of God!” <a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified and said, “Truly this was the Son of God.” <a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the centurion and those with him keeping guard over Jesus, having seen the earthquake and the things taking place, feared greatly, saying, "Truly this was God's Son." <a href="/kjv/matthew/27.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/27.htm">New King James Version</a> So when the centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying, “Truly this was the Son of God!” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now as for the centurion and those who were with him keeping guard over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the other things that were happening, they became extremely frightened and said, “Truly this was the Son of God!” <a href="/nasb/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now the centurion, and those who were with him keeping guard over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the things that were happening, became very frightened and said, &#8220Truly this was the Son of God!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now the centurion, and those who were with him keeping guard over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the things that were happening, became very frightened and said, “Truly this was the Son of God!” <a href="/lsb/matthew/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now the centurion, and those who were with him keeping guard over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the things that were happening, became very frightened and said, “Truly this was God’s Son!” <a href="/amp/matthew/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now the centurion, and those who were with him keeping guard over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the things that were happening, they were terribly frightened and filled with awe, and said, “Truly this was the Son of God!” <a href="/csb/matthew/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the centurion and those with him, who were keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they were terrified and said, “Truly this man was the Son of God! ” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they were terrified and said, &#8220This man really was God&#8217s Son!&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now the centurion, and they that were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, feared exceedingly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. <a href="/cev/matthew/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The officer and the soldiers guarding Jesus felt the earthquake and saw everything else that happened. They were frightened and said, "This man really was God's Son!" <a href="/erv/matthew/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now the centurion, and they that were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, feared exceedingly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. <a href="/gwt/matthew/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> An army officer and those watching Jesus with him saw the earthquake and the other things happening. They were terrified and said, "Certainly, this was the Son of God!" <a href="/gnt/matthew/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the army officer and the soldiers with him who were watching Jesus saw the earthquake and everything else that happened, they were terrified and said, "He really was the Son of God!" <a href="/isv/matthew/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the centurion and those guarding Jesus with him saw the earthquake and the other things that were taking place, they were terrified and said, "This man certainly was the Son of God!" <a href="/msb/matthew/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified and said, ?Truly this was the Son of God.? <a href="/net/matthew/27.htm">NET Bible</a> Now when the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and what took place, they were extremely terrified and said, "Truly this one was God's Son!" <a href="/nheb/matthew/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now the centurion, and those who were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, feared exceedingly, saying, "Truly this was the Son of God." <a href="/wbt/matthew/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As for the Captain and the soldiers who were with Him keeping guard over Jesus, when they witnessed the earthquake and the other occurrences they were filled with terror, and exclaimed, "Assuredly he was God's Son." <a href="/web/matthew/27.htm">World English Bible</a> Now the centurion and those who were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the things that were done, were terrified, saying, “Truly this was the Son of God!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the centurion, and those with him watching Jesus, having seen the earthquake, and the things that were done, were exceedingly afraid, saying, “Truly this was God’s Son.” <a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the centurion and those with him keeping guard over Jesus, having seen the earthquake and the things taking place, feared greatly, saying, "Truly this was God's Son." <a href="/ylt/matthew/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the centurion, and those with him watching Jesus, having seen the earthquake, and the things that were done, were exceedingly afraid, saying, 'Truly this was God's Son.' <a href="/slt/matthew/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the centurion, and they with him, observing Jesus, having seen the shaking, and the things having been, were greatly afraid, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now the centurion and they that were with him watching Jesus, having seen the earthquake, and the things that were done, were sore afraid, saying: Indeed this was the Son of God. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now the centurion and those who were with him, guarding Jesus, having seen the earthquake and the things that were done, were very fearful, saying: “Truly, this was the Son of God.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/27.htm">New American Bible</a> The centurion and the men with him who were keeping watch over Jesus feared greatly when they saw the earthquake and all that was happening, and they said, “Truly, this was the Son of God!” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now when the centurion and those with him, who were keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were terrified and said, “Truly this man was God’s Son!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When the centurion and those who were with him watching Jesus, saw the earthquake and all that happened, they were very much frightened, and they said, Truly this man was the Son of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the Centurion and those who were guarding Yeshua, when they saw the quake and those things that happened, they were very afraid, and they said, “Truly, this was The Son of God.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now the centurion, and those who were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and what was done, were greatly afraid, and said: Of a truth, this was the Son of God.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And 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. <a href="/haweis/matthew/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then the centurion, and they who were with him, guarding Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things which were done, were exceedingly terrified, saying, Assuredly this was the Son of God.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a> now the centurion, and they that were with him, to guard Jesus, having observ'd the earthquake, and all that had happened, were under great apprehensions, and said, certainly this was the son of God. <a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As for the Captain and the soldiers who were with Him keeping guard over Jesus, when they witnessed the earthquake and the other occurrences they were filled with terror, and exclaimed, "Assuredly he was God's Son." <a href="/worrell/matthew/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the centurion, and those with him watching Jesus, seeing the earthquake, and the things that were taking places were exceedingly frightened, saying, Truly, This was a Son of God!" <a href="/worsley/matthew/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when the centurion, and they that were with him guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake, and what was done, they were sore afraid, and said, This was indeed the Son of God. <a href="/parallel/matthew/27-54.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8965" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">The Death of Jesus</a> …53After Jesus’ resurrection, when they had come out of the tombs, they entered the holy city and appeared to many people. 54<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1543.htm" title="1543: hekatontarchos (N-NMS) -- A centurion of the Roman army. Or hekatontarchos hek-at-on'-tar-khos; from hekaton and archo; the captain of one hundred men.">centurion</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/5083.htm" title="5083: tērountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold.">who were guarding</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idontes (V-APA-NMP) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">saw</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4578.htm" title="4578: seismon (N-AMS) -- A shaking (as an earthquake); a storm. From seio; a commotion, i.e. a gale, an earthquake.">earthquake</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">all that</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomena (V-APM/P-ANP) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">had happened,</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: ephobēthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">they were terrified</a> <a href="/greek/4970.htm" title="4970: sphodra (Adv) -- Exceedingly, greatly, very much. Neuter plural of sphodros as adverb; vehemently, i.e. In a high degree, much."></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/230.htm" title="230: Alēthōs (Adv) -- Truly, really, certainly, surely. Adverb from alethes; truly.">“Truly</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">the Son</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.”</a> 55And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/15-39.htm">Mark 15:39</a> When the centurion standing there in front of Jesus saw how He had breathed His last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” <a href="/luke/23-47.htm">Luke 23:47</a> When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.” <a href="/john/19-34.htm">John 19:34-37</a> Instead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out. / The one who saw it has testified to this, and his testimony is true. He knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe. / Now these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of His bones will be broken.” ... <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">Matthew 8:5-13</a> When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came and pleaded with Him, / “Lord, my servant lies at home, paralyzed and in terrible agony.” / “I will go and heal him,” Jesus replied. ... <a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Acts 10:1-2</a> At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment. / He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly. <a href="/acts/16-29.htm">Acts 16:29-31</a> Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. / Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” / They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” <a href="/romans/1-4.htm">Romans 1:4</a> and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">Revelation 1:7</a> Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen. <a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Psalm 22:16-18</a> For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. / I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me. / They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing. <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5-6</a> But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. / We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. <a href="/exodus/12-46.htm">Exodus 12:46</a> It must be eaten inside one house. You are not to take any of the meat outside the house, and you may not break any of the bones. <a href="/numbers/9-12.htm">Numbers 9:12</a> they may not leave any of it until morning or break any of its bones. They must observe the Passover according to all its statutes. <a href="/psalms/34-20.htm">Psalm 34:20</a> He protects all his bones; not one of them will be broken. <a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a> By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.the centurion.<a href="/matthew/27-36.htm">Matthew 27:36</a> And sitting down they watched him there;<a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">Matthew 8:5</a> And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,<a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Acts 10:1</a> There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,saw.<a href="/mark/15-39.htm">Mark 15:39</a> And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.<a href="/luke/23-47.htm">Luke 23:47</a> Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.feared.<a href="/2_kings/1-13.htm">2 Kings 1:13,14</a> And he sent again a captain of the third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said unto him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight… <a href="/acts/2-37.htm">Acts 2:37</a> Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?<a href="/acts/16-29.htm">Acts 16:29,30</a> Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, … Truly.<a href="/matthew/27-40.htm">Matthew 27:40,43</a> And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross… <a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Matthew 26:63</a> But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.<a href="/luke/22-70.htm">Luke 22:70</a> Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/25-25.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/matthew/24-21.htm">Assuredly</a> <a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Awe</a> <a href="/matthew/8-13.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/matthew/8-13.htm">Centurion</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-5.htm">Earthquake</a> <a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Earth-Shock</a> <a href="/matthew/27-23.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/matthew/26-65.htm">Exclaimed</a> <a href="/matthew/26-5.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/matthew/21-46.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/matthew/27-48.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/matthew/24-6.htm">Frightened</a> <a href="/matthew/27-52.htm">God's</a> <a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/matthew/27-36.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-17.htm">Guarding</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-8.htm">Happening</a> <a href="/matthew/27-53.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/25-24.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Soldiers</a> <a href="/matthew/26-73.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/matthew/17-7.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Terror</a> <a href="/matthew/27-36.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/matthew/27-36.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-10.htm">Witnessed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/28-4.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/mark/6-11.htm">Assuredly</a> <a href="/mark/4-41.htm">Awe</a> <a href="/mark/15-39.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/mark/15-39.htm">Centurion</a> <a href="/matthew/28-2.htm">Earthquake</a> <a href="/matthew/28-2.htm">Earth-Shock</a> <a href="/mark/4-41.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/mark/1-37.htm">Exclaimed</a> <a href="/matthew/27-64.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/mark/4-41.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/mark/1-41.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/mark/5-33.htm">Frightened</a> <a href="/mark/1-14.htm">God's</a> <a href="/matthew/27-60.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/1-27.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/matthew/27-65.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Guarding</a> <a href="/mark/9-21.htm">Happening</a> <a href="/matthew/27-55.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/2-18.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/matthew/27-65.htm">Soldiers</a> <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/mark/4-41.htm">Terror</a> <a href="/matthew/27-65.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/matthew/27-55.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/luke/19-37.htm">Witnessed</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 27</div>1. <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Jesus is delivered bound to Pilate.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Judas hangs himself.</a> 19. <a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Pilate, admonished of his wife,</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">and being urged by the multitude, washes his hands, and releases Barabbas.</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns;</a> 33. <a href="/matthew/27-33.htm">crucified;</a> 39. <a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">reviled;</a> 50. <a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">dies, and is buried;</a> 62. <a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">his tomb is sealed and watched.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus The centurion was a Roman officer in charge of a hundred soldiers, indicating the presence of Roman authority at the crucifixion. Roman soldiers were tasked with maintaining order and ensuring the execution was carried out. The presence of the centurion and his men highlights the Roman involvement in Jesus' death, fulfilling the prophecy of the Messiah being "pierced" (<a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a>). The centurion's role underscores the historical reality of Roman occupation in Judea during this period.saw the earthquake and all that had happened The earthquake is a significant event, symbolizing divine intervention and the cosmic impact of Jesus' death. Earthquakes in biblical times often signified God's presence or judgment (<a href="/exodus/19-18.htm">Exodus 19:18</a>, <a href="/1_kings/19-11.htm">1 Kings 19:11</a>). The events surrounding the crucifixion, including darkness and the tearing of the temple veil (<a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a>), indicate the profound spiritual significance of Jesus' sacrifice. These occurrences fulfill Old Testament prophecies and typologies, such as the suffering servant in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>.they were terrified The fear experienced by the centurion and his men reflects a recognition of the supernatural nature of the events. In the ancient world, fear was a common response to divine manifestations. This reaction suggests an acknowledgment of a power greater than Rome, challenging their understanding of authority and divinity. The terror also aligns with the biblical theme of the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>).and said, “Truly this was the Son of God.” This declaration is profound, as it comes from a Roman centurion, a Gentile, acknowledging Jesus' divine identity. The title "Son of God" is central to Christian theology, affirming Jesus' unique relationship with the Father and His divine nature. This confession echoes Peter's earlier declaration (<a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16</a>) and fulfills the messianic expectation of a divine savior. The centurion's statement signifies the breaking of barriers between Jew and Gentile, foreshadowing the spread of the Gospel to all nations (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_centurion.htm">The Centurion</a> A Roman officer in charge of a hundred soldiers, representing the authority of Rome. His declaration is significant as it comes from a Gentile and a representative of the occupying force. 2. <a href="/topical/t/those_with_him.htm">Those with Him</a> Likely other Roman soldiers who were tasked with overseeing the crucifixion. Their reaction underscores the impact of the events surrounding Jesus' death. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central to the event, His crucifixion and the supernatural occurrences surrounding it lead to the centurion's declaration. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_earthquake.htm">The Earthquake</a> A supernatural event that occurs at the moment of Jesus' death, symbolizing the cosmic significance of His sacrifice. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_exclamation.htm">The Exclamation</a> The centurion's declaration, "Truly this was the Son of God," is a profound acknowledgment of Jesus' divine identity, especially coming from a non-Jew.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_jesus'_divinity.htm">Recognition of Jesus' Divinity</a> The centurion's declaration is a powerful testament to the truth of Jesus' identity. Even those outside the Jewish faith recognized His divine nature, which calls us to acknowledge and proclaim Jesus as the Son of God. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_witness.htm">The Power of Witness</a> The events surrounding Jesus' death were so compelling that they led to a confession of faith. Our lives should similarly reflect Christ in such a way that others are drawn to Him. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_salvation.htm">God's Sovereignty in Salvation</a> The inclusion of a Roman centurion in the account highlights God's plan to extend salvation beyond the Jewish people to all nations, reminding us of the universal scope of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_god's_revelation.htm">Responding to God's Revelation</a> The centurion's response to the supernatural events challenges us to be attentive to how God reveals Himself in our lives and to respond with faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 27</a> <a href="/q/was_this_truly_the_son_of_god.htm">Was this truly the Son of God?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_longinus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Longinus in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'blood_of_bulls_and_goats'.htm">Was this truly the Son of God?</a> <a href="/q/why_only_matthew_mentions_quake,_saints.htm">Why does Matthew mention an earthquake and resurrected saints, yet no other source does?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(54) Truly this was the Son of God.--St. Luke's report softens down the witness thus borne into "Truly this Man was righteous." As reported by St. Matthew and St. Mark (<a href="/mark/15-39.htm" title="And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.">Mark 15:39</a>), the words probably meant little more than that. We must interpret them from the stand-point of the centurion's knowledge, not from that of Christian faith, and to him the words "Son of God" would convey the idea of one who was God-like in those elements of character which are most divine--righteousness, and holiness, and love. The form of expression was naturally determined by the words which he had heard bandied to and fro as a taunt (<a href="/matthew/27-43.htm" title="He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.">Matthew 27:43</a>); and the centurion felt that the words, as he understood them, were true, and not false, of the Sufferer whose death he had witnessed. That the words might have such a sense in the lips even of a devout Jew, we find in the language of a book probably contemporary, and possibly written with some remote reference to our Lord's death--the so-called Wisdom of Solomon (Wisd. ii. 13, 16-18). In the last of these verses, it will be noted, the terms "just man" and "son of God" appear as interchangeable.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 54. - The centurion, and they that were with him. The officer with the small body of soldiers appointed to perform and take charge of the Crucifixion. St. Matthew relates the impression which these events made upon the soldiers' minds. Saw those things that were done. Instead of this reading, which has high authority, Alford, Tischendorf, Westcott and Hort read, "that were being done," as the Vulgate, quae fiebant. This would point especially to the loud cry, in accordance with the words of St. Mark, "saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost." But there is no sufficient reason for altering the Received Text; and plainly it was not merely the closing incident that affected the soldiers, but the whole course of events which they witnessed. They saw the darkness, the earthquake, the rending of the rocks, the Divine meekness of the Sufferer; they heard his last words, his loud cry, and marked his patient death. All these things contributed to their awe and fear. They feared greatly. This crucified Man must be something more than human, for all these wonders to accompany his death: will he not visit upon us our part in his crucifixion? Have we nothing to fear from his vengeance? Some such course their apprehensions may have taken. But they learned something beyond selfish dread of possible danger. Truly this was the Son (Υιὸς, anarthrous, Son) of God; or, according to St. Luke, "Certainly this was a righteous Man." They recognized his innocence, and acknowledged that he suffered unjustly. What the centurion meant (for the words appear to have been his) by calling him "Son of God" is more doubtful. It may have been on his lips merely an affirmation that Jesus was holy and beloved by God; but more probably it meant much more than this. He knew that Christ claimed to be the Son of God, and in this hour of overwhelming awe he felt that the claim was just, whatever it might mean. This crucified Person was at least a hero or a demigod, or that which the words would imply in a Jewish sense, though he knew only imperfectly what was signified thereby. Tradition affirms that the centurion's name was Longinus, that he became a devoted follower of Christ, preached the faith, and died a martyr's death. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/27-54.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. centurion ἑκατόνταρχος (hekatontarchos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1543.htm">Strong's 1543: </a> A centurion of the Roman army. Or hekatontarchos hek-at-on'-tar-khos; from hekaton and archo; the captain of one hundred men. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. those οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. with μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. him αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. guarding τηροῦντες (tērountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5083.htm">Strong's 5083: </a> From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. Jesus Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. saw ἰδόντες (idontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. earthquake σεισμὸν (seismon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4578.htm">Strong's 4578: </a> A shaking (as an earthquake); a storm. From seio; a commotion, i.e. a gale, an earthquake. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. all that τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. had happened, γενόμενα (genomena) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. they were terrified ἐφοβήθησαν (ephobēthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. [and] said, λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Truly Ἀληθῶς (Alēthōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_230.htm">Strong's 230: </a> Truly, really, certainly, surely. Adverb from alethes; truly. this οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [the] Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of God.? Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/27-54.htm">Matthew 27:54 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/27-54.htm">Matthew 27:54 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/27-54.htm">Matthew 27:54 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/27-54.htm">Matthew 27:54 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/27-54.htm">Matthew 27:54 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/27-54.htm">Matthew 27:54 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/27-54.htm">Matthew 27:54 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/27-54.htm">Matthew 27:54 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/27-54.htm">Matthew 27:54 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/27-54.htm">Matthew 27:54 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/27-54.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 27:54 Now the centurion and those who were (Matt. 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