Sep 24, 2020 · Why are centurions featured so frequently in the New Testament? Ask Question Asked 5 years, 1 month ago Modified 5 years, 1 month ago

Apr 1, 2015 · I have heard it said that the Centurion in Matthew 8 was refering to his "παῖς" in the sense of servant or slave, and all translations seem to take it that way. I've heard people go on …

He at once took some officers and soldiers (stratiwtas kai ekatontarchous, Gk., "soldiers and centurions") and ran down to the crowd. The commander mentioned here, was over the whole …

Jun 27, 2021 · Both events relative to Capernaum while Jesus was travelling. In both cases it was remote healing. Both involve officials. However, there were many differences.

May 23, 2023 · Whether the centurion was a convert to Judaism or merely a foreigner who understood Jewish customs and wanted to win the support of the populace, most Jews would …

In Acts 10 it states: 1 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. 2 He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave …

As per the Cassius Dio 60:24 the men serving in army were not legally allowed to marry. The men serving in the army, since they could not legally have wives, were granted the privileges of …

Jun 26, 2016 · Is there any legitimate reason given by scholars as to why Luke uniquely adds the account of Jesus healing the ear of Malchus after it being severed off? In Luke 22:50-51, it is …

Nov 21, 2023 · From the standpoint of literary criticism, Mark's report of the centurion's declaration, "Truly this man was the Son of God!" -- proclaimed at the end of Jesus' earthly life …

In John 18:10 (as well as the other gospels), Peter cuts off the ear of the slave of the high priest (NRSV): Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s slave, and cut of...