Luke 23:47
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 23:47 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 23:47 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 23:47 — KJV
“Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.”
— Luke 23:47 (KJV)
Luke 23:47 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 23:47
“Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:47: now, centurion, saw
“For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:47: now, done, god
“And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:47: saw, glorified, god
“And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:47: saw, done, god
“Now therefore swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son's son: but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee, thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojourned. that thou...: Heb. if thou shalt lie unto me”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:47: now, done, god
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