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Luke 23:47

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 23:47 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.
Luke 23:47 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
44And it was now about the sixth hour, and a darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour,
45the sun`s light failing: and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
46And Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said this, he gave up the ghost.
47And when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.
48And all the multitudes that came together to this sight, when they beheld the things that were done, returned smiting their breasts.
49And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed with him from Galilee, stood afar off, seeing these things.
50And behold, a man named Joseph, who was a councillor, a good and righteous man
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Now when the centurion saw what was done, etc.] The eclipse of the sun, the darkness upon the land, the earthquake, the rocks rent, and Jesus expire in so uncommon a manner: he glorified God; by confessing that Christ was the Son of God, and declaring him an innocent person: saying, certainly, this was a righteous man; clear of the charges exhibited against him, and has suffered wrongfully; and this he concluded from those unusual appearances, and which he considered as tokens of divine resentment.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 27:52-55. Luke 23:48 The things which were done - The earthquake, the darkness, and the sufferings of Jesus. Smote their breasts - In token of alarm, fear, and anguish. They saw the judgments of God; they saw the guilt of the rulers; and they feared the farther displeasure of the Almighty. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Certainly this was a righteous man - Which implies an approbation of all he had done and taught. Luke 23:48”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“23:47 innocent (or righteous; cp. Mark 15:39): Cp. Luke 23:14-15. The innocent and righteous servant of the Lord died as a sacrifice for the sins of his people (Isa 53:11).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he: Luk 23:41; Mat 27:54; Mar 15:39; Joh 19:7 Luke 23:48”
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