Luk 23:47 | MHM | STEP | v. 47 : The Roman centurion in charge of the soldiers saw everything that happened. He praised God and said, “Certainly this was a righteous man” (Luke 23:47 ). Even though he was not a Jew, he recognized that Jesus was innocent and that God was showing his power. In other Gospels, the centurion also says, “Truly this was the Son of God” (Matthew 27:54 ).

‏ Luke 23:47

v. 47: The Roman centurion in charge of the soldiers saw everything that happened. He praised God and said, “Certainly this was a righteous man” (Luke 23:47 ^a). Even though he was not a Jew, he recognized that Jesus was innocent and that God was showing his power. In other Gospels, the centurion also says, “Truly this was the Son of God” (Matthew 27:54 ^b).