Luke 23:47

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Now when the centurion saw what had happened, he praised God and said,“Certainly this man was innocent!”

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Referenced Verses

  • 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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    37But Jesus cried out with a loud voice and breathed his last.

    38And the temple curtain was torn in two, from top to bottom.

    39Now 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
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    37and saying,“If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself!”

    38There was also an inscription over him,“This is the king of the Jews.”

    39One of the criminals who was hanging there railed at him, saying,“Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!”

    40But the other rebuked him, saying,“Don’t you fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?

    41And we rightly so, for we are getting what we deserve for what we did, but this man has done nothing wrong.”

    42Then he said,“Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom.”

    43And Jesus said to him,“I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.”

    44It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon,

    45because the sun’s light failed. The temple curtain was torn in two.

    46Then 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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    48And all the crowds that had assembled for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts.

  • Mark 15:43-45
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    43Joseph 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.

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    45When Pilate was informed by the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.

  • Luke 23:33-35
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    33So 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.

    35The 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!”

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    50Jesus’ Burial Now there was a man named Joseph who was a member of the council, a good and righteous man.

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    36Then they sat down and kept guard over him there.

    37Above his head they put the charge against him, which read:“This is Jesus, the king of the Jews.”

    38Then two outlaws were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left.

    39Those who passed by defamed him, shaking their heads

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    49But the rest said,“Leave him alone! Let’s see if Elijah will come to save him.”

    50Then Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and gave up his spirit.

    51Just 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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    27And they crucified two outlaws with him, one on his right and one on his left.

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    43He trusts in God– let God, if he wants to, deliver him now because he said,‘I am God’s Son’!”

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    29When they had accomplished everything that was written about him, they took him down from the cross and placed him in a tomb.

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    43And 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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    32Let 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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    37For 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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    4Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds,“I find no basis for an accusation against this man.”