Matthew 27:54 “When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the…”

Matthew 27:54

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.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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!”

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

When the Centurion, and they that were with him watching Iesus, saw the earthquake, and the thinges that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truely this was the Sonne of God.

Darby Translation

But the centurion, and they who were with him on guard over Jesus, seeing the earthquake and the things that took place, feared greatly, saying, Truly this [man] was Son of God.

Young's Literal Translation

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.'

Bible in Basic English

Now the captain and those who were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earth-shock and the things which were done, were in great fear and said, Truly this was a son of God.

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Cross references

“the centurion”

Matthew 27:36 Matthew 8:5 Acts 21:32 Acts 23:23 Acts 27:1 Acts 27:43

Matthew 27:36 · BSB

And sitting down, they kept watch over Him there.

Matthew 8:5 · BSB

When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came and pleaded with Him,

Acts 21:32 · BSB

Immediately he took some soldiers and centurions and ran down to the crowd. When the people saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.

Acts 23:23 · BSB

Then he called two of his centurions and said, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea in the third hour of the night.

Acts 27:1 · BSB

When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment.

Acts 27:43 · BSB

But the centurion, wanting to spare Paul’s life, thwarted their plan. He commanded those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land.

“saw”

Mark 15:39 Luke 23:47–49

Mark 15:39 · BSB

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!”

Luke 23:47–49 · BSB

When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man. ”

“feared”

Revelation 11:13 Acts 2:37 2 Kings 1:13 2 Kings 1:14 Acts 16:29 Acts 16:30

Revelation 11:13 · BSB

And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand were killed in the quake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.

Acts 2:37 · BSB

When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”

2 Kings 1:13 · BSB

So the king sent a third captain with his fifty men. And the third captain went up, fell on his knees before Elijah, and begged him, “Man of God, may my life and the lives of these fifty servants of yours please be preci…

2 Kings 1:14 · BSB

Behold, fire has come down from heaven and consumed the first two captains of fifty, with all their men. But now may my life be precious in your sight.”

Acts 16:29 · BSB

Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.

Acts 16:30 · BSB

Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

“Truly”

Matthew 27:43 Romans 1:4 Matthew 27:40 Matthew 26:63 Luke 22:70 John 19:7

Matthew 27:43 · BSB

He trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”

Romans 1:4 · BSB

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.

Matthew 27:40 · BSB

and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!”

Matthew 26:63 · BSB

But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”

Luke 22:70 · BSB

So they all asked, “Are You then the Son of God?” He replied, “You say that I am.”

John 19:7 · BSB

“We have a law,” answered the Jews, “and according to that law He must die, because He declared Himself to be the Son of God.”

Also

Matthew 4:3

Matthew 4:3 · BSB

The tempter came to Him and said, “If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

53After Jesus’ resurrection, when they had come out of the tombs, they entered the holy city and appeared to many people.

55And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him.

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