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  1. matthew - Why are centurions featured so frequently in the New ...

    Sep 24, 2020 · Why are centurions featured so frequently in the New Testament? Ask Question Asked 5 years, 2 months ago Modified 5 years, 2 months ago

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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...

  7. history - Who are the soldiers in John 18:3? - Biblical Hermeneutics ...

    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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. Acts 10:3 Is the angel that Cornelius saw Jesus?

    Jul 12, 2021 · Acts 10 1At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. 2He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to …

  10. leviticus - Did Peter cut off the slave's ear to disqualify him as a ...

    I cannot find anything in the text of John 18:3-10 (or Luke 22:49, 50) linking this incident to Malchus and the priesthood. The facts that we do know include the following: Malchus was a slave or servant of …