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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.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Truly this was the Son of God (αληθως θεου υιος ην ουτος). There is no article with God or Son in the Greek so that it means "God'…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Now when the centurion, etc. Centurion, a captain of a hundred soldiers. He was here placed over the band that attended the crucifixion.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Truly this was the Son of God. St. Luke’s report softens this testimony to, Truly this Man was righteous. As reported by St. Matt…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, sayin…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Origen of Alexandria: Great things were done at the moment that Jesus cried out with a loud voice.

St. …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

“Son of God” is one of several major Christological titles in Matthew. But it is not certain what exactly the soldiers meant by “Son of God” (see c…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Now the centurion. As Luke mentions the lamentation of the people, the centurion and his soldiers were not the only pers…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now, when the centurion
That was over the band of soldiers, that mocked Christ in Pilate's hall, and who was particu…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The tearing of the veil signified that Christ, by His death, opened a way to God. We now have an open way through Christ to the throne of grace, or…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After relating His condemnation, His Pa ion and death are treated here; and secondly, His burial is treated, where it is said, And when…

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