Luke 23:47

Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 23:47

BSB

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

AKJV

Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.

CPDV

Now, the centurion, seeing what had happened, glorified God, saying, "Truly, this man was the Just One."

ERV

And when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.

NHEB

When the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, "Certainly this was a righteous man."

SMT

And the centurion having seen that having been done, honoured God, saying, Surely this man was just.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 23:47

NowG1161ConjunctionwhenthecenturionG1543Noun Masculine sawG1492VerbwhatwasdoneG1096VerbheglorifiedG1392Verb GodG2316Noun Masculine sayingG3004Verb CertainlyG3689Adverb thisG3778 wasG2258VerbarighteousG1342Adjective manG444Noun Masculine

Commentary for Luke 23:47

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 23:47

Summary

Centurion recognizes Jesus's righteous nature

Place

Golgotha

Event

Centurion praises Jesus

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD