Why are centurions featured so frequently in the New Testament?
Sep 24, 2020 · Healing the centurion's servant in Matthew 8:5–13. Now the centurion, and those who were with him keeping guard over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the things that were …
Who are the soldiers in John 18:3?
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 …
Why did the Jews accept the Synagogue built by a non-Jew in Luke 7:4?
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 welcome his …
What made the centurion think that Jesus was different from the ...
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 -- is a coda or …
Healing of the Centurion's παῖς (servant, son?) in Matthew 8:5-13
Apr 1, 2015 · It is correct that the centurion refers to the sick child as παις in Mt 8:6. However, you might note that in the parallel version of the same story in Luke 7:1-10 he is called δουλος. This suggests …
matthew - Did the centurion have Saving Faith? - Biblical Hermeneutics ...
Jun 8, 2022 · Matt 8:10 BSB When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. This Great Faith. Is it Saving …
history - Were Roman Soldiers allowed to Marry? The Word παῖς in ...
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 married …
Did the centurion Cornelius of Acts 10 have an illicit family?
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 generously...
Who does God destroy in Matt 22:7 (Parable of the Wedding Banquet)?
4 days ago · Matt 22:7 The king was enraged. He sent his army and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. Who does God destroy (Cambridge commentary seems to imply its the Israelites …
"Knowledge of God" in Romans 1:28
Sep 11, 2022 · Jonah was the divine agent in saving the pagan city of Nineveh without the need for them becoming Jews. Jonah 3:4-10 The magi (“wise men”) of the east were avid students of …