Matthew 27:54

KJV1611 – Modern English

Now when the centurion, and those who 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.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    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!'

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Now{G1161} the centurion,{G1543} and{G2532} they that were{G3588} with{G3326} him{G846} watching{G5083} Jesus,{G2424} when they saw{G1492} the earthquake,{G4578} and{G2532} the things that were done,{G1096} feared{G5399} exceedingly,{G4970} saying,{G3004} Truly{G230} this{G3778} was{G2258} the Son{G5207} of God.{G2316}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Now{G1161} when the centurion{G1543}, and{G2532} they that were with{G3326} him{G846}, watching{G5083}{(G5723)} Jesus{G2424}, saw{G1492}{(G5631)} the earthquake{G4578}, and{G2532} those things that were done{G1096}{(G5637)}, they feared{G5399}{(G5675)} greatly{G4970}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, Truly{G230} this{G3778} was{G2258}{(G5713)} the Son{G5207} of God{G2316}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    When the Centurion and they that were with him watchinge Iesus sawe ye erth quake and those thinges which hapened they feared greatly sayinge. Of a surete this was the sonne of God.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    But the captayne and they that were with him, and kepte Iesus, when they sawe the earthquake and the thinges that were done, they were sore afrayed, and sayde: Verely this was Gods sonne.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    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.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    When the Centurion, and they that were with hym watchyng Iesus, sawe the earthquake, and those thynges that were done, they feared greatly, saying: truely, this was the sonne of God.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Now the centurion, and those who 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."

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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.'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Now the centurion, and those who 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."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Now when the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and what took place, they were extremely terrified and said,“Truly this one was God’s Son!”

Referenced Verses

  • Matt 27:36 : 36 And sitting down, they watched him there.
  • Mark 15:39 : 39 And when the centurion, who stood opposite him, saw how he cried out, and gave up the spirit, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.
  • Matt 27:43 : 43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.
  • Matt 4:3 : 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If you are the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
  • Matt 8:5 : 5 And when Jesus entered into Capernaum, there came to him a centurion, pleading with him,
  • Luke 23:47-49 : 47 Now when the centurion saw what had happened, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. 48 And all the people who came together to that sight, observing what had been done, beat their breasts and returned. 49 But all His acquaintances, and the women who followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.
  • Acts 23:23 : 23 And he called two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen at the third hour of the night;
  • Acts 27:1 : 1 And when it was determined that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.
  • Acts 27:43 : 43 But the centurion, wanting to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to land:
  • Rom 1:4 : 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead;
  • Rev 11:13 : 13 In the same hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city fell. In the earthquake seven thousand people were killed, and the rest were afraid and gave glory to the God of heaven.
  • John 19:7 : 7 The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.
  • Acts 2:37 : 37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, 'Men and brethren, what shall we do?'
  • Acts 10:1 : 1 There was a certain man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
  • Acts 16:29-30 : 29 Then he called for a light, ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. 30 And brought them out and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
  • Acts 21:32 : 32 Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down to them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.
  • Acts 23:17 : 17 Then Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, Take this young man to the chief captain, for he has something to tell him.
  • Matt 26:63 : 63 But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said to him, I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God.
  • Matt 27:40 : 40 And saying, You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself. If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.
  • 2 Kgs 1:13-14 : 13 And he sent again a captain of a third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and pleaded with him, and said to him, O man of God, I pray you, let my life, and the life of these fifty servants of yours, be precious in your sight. 14 Behold, there came fire down from heaven and burned up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties; therefore, let my life now be precious in your sight.
  • Luke 22:70 : 70 Then they all said, Are you then the Son of God? And he said to them, You say that I am.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Mark 15:37-39
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    37 And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the spirit.

    38 And the veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom.

    39 And when the centurion, who stood opposite him, saw how he cried out, and gave up the spirit, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.

  • Luke 23:45-48
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    80%

    45 Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two.

    46 And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit. And having said this, He breathed His last.

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

    48 And all the people who came together to that sight, observing what had been done, beat their breasts and returned.

  • Matt 14:33
    76%

    33 Then those who were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Truly you are the Son of God.

  • Matt 27:50-51
    2 verses
    75%

    50 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the spirit.

    51 And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split;

  • Matt 28:4
    73%

    4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men.

  • Luke 5:26
    72%

    26 And they were all amazed, and they glorified God and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things today.

  • Mark 3:11
    72%

    11 And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, You are the Son of God.

  • Mark 4:41
    72%

    41 And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

  • Matt 27:43-47
    5 verses
    72%

    43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

    44 The thieves also, who were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.

    45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour.

    46 And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

    47 Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calls for Elijah.

  • Matt 27:55
    72%

    55 And many women were there watching from afar off, who followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him.

  • Mark 15:44-45
    2 verses
    72%

    44 And Pilate marveled if he was already dead, and calling the centurion, he asked him whether he had been dead for some time.

    45 And when he was informed by the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.

  • Matt 17:6
    72%

    6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were very afraid.

  • Matt 8:27
    71%

    27 But the men marveled, saying, What kind of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

  • Luke 22:70
    71%

    70 Then they all said, Are you then the Son of God? And he said to them, You say that I am.

  • Luke 24:37
    71%

    37 But they were terrified and frightened, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

  • Luke 9:43
    71%

    43 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while everyone marveled at all the things Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

  • Matt 28:11
    70%

    11 Now as they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told the chief priests all the things that were done.

  • Luke 21:27
    70%

    27 And then shall they see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

  • Matt 27:36
    70%

    36 And sitting down, they watched him there.

  • Matt 9:8
    70%

    8 But when the crowds saw it, they marveled, and glorified God, who had given such power to men.

  • Acts 13:30
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    30 But God raised him from the dead:

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  • Matt 8:5
    69%

    5 And when Jesus entered into Capernaum, there came to him a centurion, pleading with him,

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    69%

    2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake, for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it.

  • Matt 27:40
    69%

    40 And saying, You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself. If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.

  • Matt 27:53
    69%

    53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared to many.

  • Mark 15:28
    69%

    28 And the scripture was fulfilled, which says, And he was numbered with the transgressors.

  • Luke 24:5
    69%

    5 And as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, Why do you seek the living among the dead?

  • Mark 13:26
    69%

    26 And then they shall see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

  • Matt 26:64
    69%

    64 Jesus said to him, You have said it: nevertheless I say to you, Hereafter shall you see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

  • John 1:34
    69%

    34 And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.

  • Matt 8:29
    69%

    29 And behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with you, Jesus, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?

  • John 19:8
    68%

    8 When Pilate heard that saying, he was even more afraid;

  • Mark 15:32
    68%

    32 Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And those crucified with him reviled him.

  • Mark 5:15
    68%

    15 And they came to Jesus, and saw the one who had been possessed with the demon, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

  • Mark 14:62
    68%

    62 And Jesus said, I am; and you shall see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

  • Mark 15:34-35
    2 verses
    68%

    34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, translated, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

    35 And some of those who stood by, when they heard it, said, Look, he calls Elijah.

  • Luke 9:36
    68%

    36 And when the voice had ceased, Jesus was found alone. And they kept quiet and told no one in those days any of the things they had seen.