Luke 23:47 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When the Roman soldier in charge saw everything that had just happened, he was shook. He started praising God and said, 'There's no doubt about it — this man was completely innocent.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even Jesus's executioner could see he was killing an innocent man.

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