Luke 23:47
47 The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, "Surely this was a righteous man."
Other Translations of Luke 23:47
King James Version
47 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.
English Standard Version
47 Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God, saying, "Certainly this man was innocent!"
The Message
47 When the captain there saw what happened, he honored God: "This man was innocent! A good man, and innocent!"
New King James Version
47 So when the centurion saw what had happened, he glorified God, saying, "Certainly this was a righteous Man!"
New Living Translation
47 When the Roman officer overseeing the execution saw what had happened, he worshiped God and said, "Surely this man was innocent. "
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 23:47
Commentary on Luke 23:44-49
(Read Luke 23:44-49)
We have here the death of Christ magnified by the wonders that attended it, and his death explained by the words with which he breathed out his soul. He was willing to offer himself. Let us seek to glorify God by true repentance and conversion; by protesting against those who crucify the Saviour; by a sober, righteous, and godly life; and by employing our talents in the service of Him who died for us and rose again.