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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/mark/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/mark/15.htm">New International Version</a> And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, &#8220Surely this man was the Son of God!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/mark/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> When the Roman officer who stood facing him saw how he had died, he exclaimed, “This man truly was the Son of God!” <a href="/esv/mark/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” <a href="/bsb/mark/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the centurion standing opposite of Him, having seen that He breathed His last, thus said, "Truly this man was the Son of God!" <a href="/kjv/mark/15.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/mark/15.htm">New King James Version</a> So when the centurion, who stood opposite Him, saw that He cried out like this and breathed His last, he said, “Truly this Man was the Son of God!” <a href="/nasb_/mark/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And when the centurion, who was standing right in front of Him, saw that He died in this way, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” <a href="/nasb/mark/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> When the centurion, who was standing right in front of Him, saw the way He breathed His last, he said, &#8220Truly this man was the Son of God!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when the centurion, who was standing right in front of Him, saw the way He breathed His last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” <a href="/lsb/mark/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when the centurion, who was standing right in front of Him, saw the way He breathed His last, he said, “Truly this man was God’s Son!” <a href="/amp/mark/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When the centurion, who was standing opposite Him, saw the way He breathed His last [being fully in control], he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” <a href="/csb/mark/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the centurion, who was standing opposite him, saw the way he breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God! ” <a href="/hcsb/mark/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the centurion, who was standing opposite Him, saw the way He breathed His last, he said, &#8220This man really was God&#8217s Son!&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when the centurion, who stood by over against him, saw that he so gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God. <a href="/cev/mark/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> A Roman army officer was standing in front of Jesus. When the officer saw how Jesus died, he said, "This man really was the Son of God!" <a href="/erv/mark/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when the centurion, which stood by over against him, saw that he so gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God. <a href="/gwt/mark/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the officer who stood facing Jesus saw how he gave up his spirit, he said, "Certainly, this man was the Son of God!" <a href="/gnt/mark/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> The army officer who was standing there in front of the cross saw how Jesus had died. "This man was really the Son of God!" he said. <a href="/isv/mark/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the centurion who stood facing Jesus saw how he had cried out and breathed his last, he said, "This man certainly was the Son of God!" <a href="/msb/mark/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the centurion standing there in front of Jesus saw how He had cried out and breathed His last, he said, ?Truly this man was the Son of God!? <a href="/net/mark/15.htm">NET Bible</a> Now when the centurion, who stood in front of him, saw how he died, he said, "Truly this man was God's Son!" <a href="/nheb/mark/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And when the centurion, who stood by opposite him, saw that he cried out like this and breathed his last, he said, "Truly this man was the Son of God." <a href="/wbt/mark/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when the centurion who stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and expired, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God. <a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And when the Centurion who stood in front of the cross saw that He was dead, he exclaimed, "This man was indeed God's Son." <a href="/web/mark/15.htm">World English Bible</a> When the centurion, who stood by opposite him, saw that he cried out like this and breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the centurion who was standing opposite Him, having seen that, having so cried out, He yielded the spirit, said, “Truly this Man was [the] Son of God.” <a href="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the centurion standing opposite of Him, having seen that He breathed His last, thus said, "Truly this man was the Son of God!" <a href="/ylt/mark/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the centurion who was standing over-against him, having seen that, having so cried out, he yielded the spirit, said, 'Truly this man was Son of God.' <a href="/slt/mark/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the centurion, standing over against him, having seen that having so cried out he expired, said, Truly this man was the Son- of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the centurion who stood over against him, seeing that crying out in this manner he had given up the ghost, said: Indeed this man was the son of God. <a href="/cpdv/mark/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the centurion who stood opposite him, seeing that he had expired while crying out in this way, said: “Truly, this man was the Son of God.” <a href="/nabre/mark/15.htm">New American Bible</a> When the centurion who stood facing him saw how he breathed his last he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was God’s Son!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when the centurion, who stood by near him, saw that he cried out in this manner and passed away, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when that Centurion who was standing with him saw that he had so cried out and expired, he said, “Truly, this man was the Son of God.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when the centurion that was standing opposite him, saw that he thus cried out, and gave up his spirit, he said: Truly, this man was the Son of God.<CM> <a href="/godbey/mark/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the centurion standing by in front of Him, seeing that He thus expired, said; Surely this man was the Son of God. <a href="/haweis/mark/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the centurion, who stood opposite to him, observing, that with such a cry he gave up the ghost, said, Assuredly this was the Son of God.<CM> <a href="/mace/mark/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and the Centurion who stood over-against him, observing that he expired with so great a cry, said, certainly this man was the son of God. <a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And when the Centurion who stood in front of the cross saw that He was dead, he exclaimed, "This man was indeed God's Son." <a href="/worrell/mark/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the centurion, who stood by over against Him, seeing that He so expired, said, "Truly this Man was a Son of God!" <a href="/worsley/mark/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when the centurion, that stood over against Him, saw that He expired with such a cry, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God. <a href="/parallel/mark/15-39.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=5516" 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/mark/15.htm">The Death of Jesus</a> …38And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. 39<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/2760.htm" title="2760: kentyriōn (N-NMS) -- Of Latin origin; a centurion, i.e. Captain of one hundred soldiers.">centurion</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3936.htm" title="3936: parestēkōs (V-RPA-NMS) -- Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.">standing there</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out."></a> <a href="/greek/1727.htm" title="1727: enantias (Adj-GFS) -- Opposite, opposed, contrary; the adversary. From enanti; opposite; figuratively, antagonistic.">in front of</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.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: Idōn (V-APA-NMS) -- 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/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">how</a> <a href="/greek/1606.htm" title="1606: exepneusen (V-AIA-3S) -- (lit: I breathe out), I breathe my last, expire. From ek and pneo; to expire.">He had breathed His last,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">he 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/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."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man</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> 40And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.…<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="/matthew/27-54.htm">Matthew 27:54</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="/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="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5</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. <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="/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="/romans/5-8.htm">Romans 5:8</a> But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a> For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. <a href="/1_john/4-9.htm">1 John 4:9-10</a> This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. / And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7-8</a> but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. <a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm">Hebrews 2:9</a> But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. <a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm">1 Peter 2:24</a> He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” <a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Acts 2:36</a> Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9</a> that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-3.htm">1 Corinthians 15:3-4</a> For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, / that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.the centurion.<a href="/mark/15-44.htm">Mark 15:44</a> And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead.<a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">Matthew 8:5-10</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,he said.<a href="/matthew/27-43.htm">Matthew 27:43,54</a> He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God… <a href="/luke/23-47.htm">Luke 23:47,48</a> Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/15-37.htm">Breathed</a> <a href="/matthew/27-54.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/matthew/27-54.htm">Centurion</a> <a href="/mark/15-37.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/mark/15-32.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/mark/15-37.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/mark/15-22.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/mark/12-22.htm">Died</a> <a href="/mark/14-63.htm">Exclaimed</a> <a href="/mark/15-37.htm">Expired</a> <a href="/mark/11-2.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/mark/15-16.htm">Front</a> <a href="/mark/15-37.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/mark/13-22.htm">God's</a> <a href="/mark/15-35.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/mark/14-51.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/mark/15-37.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/14-60.htm">Last</a> <a href="/mark/13-3.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/mark/13-3.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/mark/15-27.htm">Right</a> <a href="/mark/15-37.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/mark/15-35.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/mark/15-35.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/mark/15-31.htm">Way</a> <a href="/mark/15-37.htm">Yielded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/23-46.htm">Breathed</a> <a href="/mark/15-44.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/mark/15-44.htm">Centurion</a> <a href="/luke/1-42.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/mark/16-6.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/luke/1-42.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/mark/15-44.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/mark/15-44.htm">Died</a> <a href="/luke/1-42.htm">Exclaimed</a> <a href="/luke/21-24.htm">Expired</a> <a href="/luke/19-30.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">Front</a> <a href="/luke/1-15.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/luke/1-30.htm">God's</a> <a href="/mark/16-11.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/mark/16-19.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/mark/15-43.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/9-39.htm">Last</a> <a href="/luke/8-26.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/luke/8-26.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/mark/16-5.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/1-15.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/1-11.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/luke/2-9.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/mark/16-2.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Yielded</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 15</div>1. <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Jesus brought bound, and accused before Pilate.</a> 6. <a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Upon the clamor of the people, the murderer Barabbas is released, </a> 12. <a href="/mark/15-12.htm">and Jesus delivered up to be crucified.</a> 16. <a href="/mark/15-16.htm">He is crowned with thorns, spit on, and mocked;</a> 21. <a href="/mark/15-21.htm">faints in bearing his cross;</a> 27. <a href="/mark/15-27.htm">hangs between two thieves;</a> 29. <a href="/mark/15-29.htm">suffers the triumphing reproaches of the crowd;</a> 39. <a href="/mark/15-39.htm">but is confessed by the centurion to be the Son of God;</a> 42. <a href="/mark/15-42.htm">and is honorably buried by Joseph.</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'; 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His position suggests he was a man of discipline and experience, likely familiar with executions. The fact that he was standing in front of Jesus indicates his role in overseeing the crucifixion, a common Roman method of execution for criminals and rebels. This setting underscores the tension between Roman authority and the Jewish populace, as well as the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy about His death at the hands of Gentiles (<a href="/mark/10-33.htm">Mark 10:33</a>).saw how He had breathed His last The centurion witnessed Jesus' final moments, which were marked by an unusual manner of death. Unlike typical crucifixion victims who died slowly from asphyxiation, Jesus' death was sudden and voluntary, as He "gave up His spirit" (<a href="/john/19-30.htm">John 19:30</a>). This act of willingly surrendering His life was significant, demonstrating His authority over life and death (<a href="/john/10-18.htm">John 10:18</a>). The centurion's observation of this unique event likely contributed to his subsequent declaration.he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” The centurion's proclamation is profound, especially coming from a Roman pagan. His statement acknowledges Jesus' divine identity, echoing the Gospel's opening declaration (<a href="/mark/1.htm">Mark 1:1</a>) and Peter's confession (<a href="/mark/8-29.htm">Mark 8:29</a>). This moment fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5</a>, where the suffering servant is recognized for His sacrificial role. The centurion's recognition of Jesus as the Son of God also prefigures the spread of the Gospel to the Gentiles, as seen in <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a> with Cornelius, another centurion. This declaration serves as a pivotal moment in the narrative, highlighting the universal scope of Jesus' mission and the breaking down of barriers between Jew and Gentile.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/centurion.htm">Centurion</a> A Roman officer in charge of a hundred soldiers. The centurion in this passage is a witness to Jesus' crucifixion and makes a profound declaration about Jesus' identity. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, whose crucifixion is the pivotal event in Christian theology. His death is witnessed by the centurion, leading to the centurion's declaration. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crucifixion.htm">Crucifixion</a> The method of execution used by the Romans, which was both a form of capital punishment and a public spectacle. Jesus' crucifixion is the culmination of His earthly ministry and the means of atonement for sin. 4. <a href="/topical/g/golgotha.htm">Golgotha</a> The place where Jesus was crucified, also known as "the place of the skull." It is a significant location in the account of Jesus' death. 5. <a href="/topical/d/declaration_of_faith.htm">Declaration of Faith</a> The centurion's statement, "Truly this man was the Son of God," is a significant moment of recognition and confession of Jesus' divine identity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_jesus'_divinity.htm">Recognition of Jesus' Divinity</a> The centurion's declaration serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of recognizing Jesus as the Son of God. This recognition is foundational to Christian faith. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_to_truth.htm">Witnessing to Truth</a> The centurion, a Roman and likely a pagan, becomes a witness to the truth of Jesus' identity. This highlights that God's revelation can reach anyone, regardless of background. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_cross.htm">The Power of the Cross</a> The crucifixion, a moment of apparent defeat, becomes a moment of revelation and victory. It underscores the transformative power of the cross in revealing God's plan of salvation. <a href="/topical/f/faith_beyond_circumstances.htm">Faith Beyond Circumstances</a> The centurion's faith emerges in a moment of darkness and death, teaching us that faith can arise in the most challenging circumstances. <a href="/topical/p/public_confession.htm">Public Confession</a> The centurion's public acknowledgment of Jesus challenges believers to boldly confess their faith in Christ, even in environments that may be hostile or indifferent.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 15</a> <a href="/q/who_was_longinus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Longinus in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_swoon_theory.htm">What is the Swoon Theory?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_gospel_of_mary_magdalene.htm">What is the Gospel of Mary Magdalene?</a> <a href="/q/2024_easter_bible_reading_plan.htm">What is the 2024 Easter Bible reading plan?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(39) When the centurion.--St. Mark, after his manner, uses the actual Latin word, St. Matthew the Greek equivalent.(39-47) See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/27-54.htm" title="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.">Matthew 27:54-61</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 39. - And when the centurion, which stood by over against him (ὁ παρετηκὼς ἐξ ἐναντίας αὐτοῦ) saw that he so gave up the ghost. The words, "so cried out," are not in the most important authorities. It was the business of the centurion to watch all that took place, and to see that the sentence was executed. He must have been standing close under the cress; and there was that in the whole demeanour of the dying Sufferer, so different from anything that he had ever witnessed before, that it drew from him the involuntary exclamation, Truly this man was the Son of God. He had observed him through those weary hours; he had noticed the meekness and the dignity of the Sufferer; he had heard those words, so deeply impressed upon the faith and reverence of Christians, which fell from him from time to time as he hung there; and then at last he heard the piercing cry, so startling, so unexpected, which escaped him just before he yielded up his spirit; and he could come to no other conclusion than this, that he was in very deed God's Son. It has been supposed by some that this centurion was Longiuus, who was led by the miracles which accompanied the death of Christ, to acknowledge him to be the Son of God, and to be a herald of his resurrection, and was ultimately himself put to death for the sake of Christ in Cappadocia. St. Chrysostom repeats the common report, that on account of his faith he was at last crowned with martyrdom. <a href="/commentaries/mark/15-39.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 κεντυρίων (kentyriōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2760.htm">Strong's 2760: </a> Of Latin origin; a centurion, i.e. Captain of one hundred soldiers. standing there παρεστηκὼς (parestēkōs) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3936.htm">Strong's 3936: </a> Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid. in front of ἐναντίας (enantias) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1727.htm">Strong's 1727: </a> Opposite, opposed, contrary; the adversary. From enanti; opposite; figuratively, antagonistic. [Jesus] 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. saw Ἰδὼν (Idōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <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. [how] οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). He had breathed His last, ἐξέπνευσεν (exepneusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1606.htm">Strong's 1606: </a> (lit: I breathe out), I breathe my last, expire. From ek and pneo; to expire. he said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “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. man ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. 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/mark/15-39.htm">Mark 15:39 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/15-39.htm">Mark 15:39 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/15-39.htm">Mark 15:39 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/15-39.htm">Mark 15:39 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/15-39.htm">Mark 15:39 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/15-39.htm">Mark 15:39 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/15-39.htm">Mark 15:39 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/15-39.htm">Mark 15:39 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/15-39.htm">Mark 15:39 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/15-39.htm">Mark 15:39 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/15-39.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 15:39 When the centurion who stood by opposite (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/15-38.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 15:38"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 15:38" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/15-40.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 15:40"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 15:40" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>