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Matthew 27:54

King James Version (KJV)

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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 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 27:54

Theological / Devotional

The centurion. That is, the one in charge of the crucifixion. For comment on the word “centurion” see on Luke 7:2. According to tradition this centurion’s name was Petronius, some say Longinus (Acta Pilati xvi. 7; Gospel of Peter, Fragment i. 31).

The Son of God. The Greek here has no article; therefore the expression would more accurately be translated, “God’s Son.” The translation “a Son of God” is rather vague. See Problems in Bible Translation, pp. 191, 192; see on Dan. 7:13; Luke 1:35.

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