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An Unlikely Confession
Commentators highlight the profound irony that a Roman centurion—a pagan soldier overseeing the execution—is the one to recognize Jesus's true identity. While Israel's religious leaders mocked, this outsider, witnessing the supernatural events at the cross, confessed, "Truly this was the Son of God." This shows that God's truth can be revealed to the most unexpected people.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:54
18th Century
Theologian
Now when the centurion, etc. Centurion, a captain of a hundred soldiers. He was here placed over the band that attended the crucifixion.
AT Robertson
On Matthew 27:54
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'…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:45–54
19th Century
Preacher
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:54
“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
On Matthew 27:54
16th Century
Theologian
Now the centurion. As Luke mentions the lamentation of the people, the centurion and his soldiers were not the only pers…
John Gill
On Matthew 27:54
17th Century
Pastor
Now, when the centurion
That was over the band of soldiers, that mocked Christ in Pilate's hall, and who was particu…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 27:51–56
17th Century
Minister
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
On Matthew 27:27–66
13th Century
Philosopher
After relating His condemnation, His Passion and death are treated here; and secondly, His burial is treated, where it is said, And whe…