Luke 23:47
Now when the centurion saw what had happened, he praised God and said,“Certainly this man was innocent!”
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- Mark 15:39 : 39 Now when the centurion, who stood in front of him, saw how he died, he said,“Truly this man was God’s Son!”
- Matt 27:54 : 54 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!”
- Luke 23:41 : 41 And we rightly so, for we are getting what we deserve for what we did, but this man has done nothing wrong.”
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- Mark 15:37-393 verses84%
37 But Jesus cried out with a loud voice and breathed his last.
38 And the temple curtain was torn in two, from top to bottom.
39 Now when the centurion, who stood in front of him, saw how he died, he said,“Truly this man was God’s Son!”
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54 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!”
- Luke 23:37-4610 verses77%
37 and saying,“If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself!”
38 There was also an inscription over him,“This is the king of the Jews.”
39 One of the criminals who was hanging there railed at him, saying,“Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!”
40 But the other rebuked him, saying,“Don’t you fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?
41 And we rightly so, for we are getting what we deserve for what we did, but this man has done nothing wrong.”
42 Then he said,“Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom.”
43 And Jesus said to him,“I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.”
44 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon,
45 because the sun’s light failed. The temple curtain was torn in two.
46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said,“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And after he said this he breathed his last.
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43 Joseph of Arimathea, a highly regarded member of the council, who was himself looking forward to the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
44 Pilate was surprised that he was already dead. He called the centurion and asked him if he had been dead for some time.
45 When Pilate was informed by the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.
- Luke 23:33-353 verses72%
33 So when they came to the place that is called“The Skull,” they crucified him there, along with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left.
34 [But Jesus said,“Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.”] Then they threw dice to divide his clothes.
35 The people also stood there watching, but the leaders ridiculed him, saying,“He saved others. Let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, his chosen one!”
- Luke 23:50-523 verses71%
50 Jesus’ Burial Now there was a man named Joseph who was a member of the council, a good and righteous man.
51 (He had not consented to their plan and action.) He was from the Judean town of Arimathea, and was looking forward to the kingdom of God.
52 He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
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36 Then they sat down and kept guard over him there.
37 Above his head they put the charge against him, which read:“This is Jesus, the king of the Jews.”
38 Then two outlaws were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left.
39 Those who passed by defamed him, shaking their heads
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49 But the rest said,“Leave him alone! Let’s see if Elijah will come to save him.”
50 Then Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and gave up his spirit.
51 Just then the temple curtain was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks were split apart.
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27 And they crucified two outlaws with him, one on his right and one on his left.
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43 He trusts in God– let God, if he wants to, deliver him now because he said,‘I am God’s Son’!”
44 The robbers who were crucified with him also spoke abusively to him.
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47 When some of the bystanders heard it, they said,“This man is calling for Elijah.”
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6 So Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to say to him,“Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof!
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29 When they had accomplished everything that was written about him, they took him down from the cross and placed him in a tomb.
30 But God raised him from the dead,
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43 And immediately he regained his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they too gave praise to God.
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32 Let the Christ, the king of Israel, come down from the cross now, that we may see and believe!” Those who were crucified with him also spoke abusively to him.
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30 When he had received the sour wine, Jesus said,“It is completed!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
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23 He asked,“Why? What wrong has he done?” But they shouted more insistently,“Crucify him!”
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63 Then the high priest tore his clothes and said,“Why do we still need witnesses?
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26 When the centurion heard this, he went to the commanding officer and reported it, saying,“What are you about to do? For this man is a Roman citizen.”
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37 For I tell you that this scripture must be fulfilled in me,‘And he was counted with the transgressors.’ For what is written about me is being fulfilled.”
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4 Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds,“I find no basis for an accusation against this man.”