Roman centurion of Jerusalem
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Also: captain of the Roman, Roman captain, captain of the guard, captain.
Jesus bravely revealed his identity to the Roman captain, thwarting Judas' plan to betray him. (183:3.4,9)
Simon of Cyrene, compelled by a Roman centurion to carry the crossbeam for Jesus, went on to become a valiant believer in the gospel of the kingdom and led his family into the heavenly kingdom. 187:1.10
The Roman centurion of Jerusalem, having witnessed the crucifixion, believed in Jesus and entered into full fellowship of the kingdom of heaven on earth. 187:4.4 187:5.4
As Jesus thirsted, the Roman centurion of Jerusalem kindly moistened his lips with wine-soaked sponge. 187:3.5 187:5.3
The Roman centurion helped bear Jesus' body to the tomb and rolled the doorstone. (188:1.3,5)
The Roman centurion of Jerusalem led the procession to Golgotha, carrying the notice that read “Jesus of Nazareth—the King of the Jews.” 187:0.1 187:1.2
The Roman centurion stationed at the cross declared Jesus to be a Son of God after witnessing his death. 141:3.5
The Roman centurion of Jerusalem stood astride Master's body with drawn sword to protect it from the angry mob of Jews seeking possession. 188:1.1
The Roman centurion of Jerusalem told Luke the story of the thief on the cross. 187:4.3
The Roman centurion of Jerusalem took Jesus to Annas by prearrangement after a dispute arose with the Jewish captain of the temple guards. 183:5.1 184:0.1
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Alexander and Rufus 187:1.10 — Mk 15:21.
- Those who watched Jesus die 187:5.4 — Lk 23:49.
- Jesus: “I thirst” 187:3.5 — Lk 23:36.
- Again, “I thirst” 187:5.3 — Mt 27:48; Mk 15:36a; Jn 19:28-30a.
- The sign: KING OF JEWS 187:1.2 — Mt 27:37; Mk 15:26; Lk 23:38; Jn 19:19-20.
- Gospel of Divine Sonship 141:3.5 — Mt 8:29; Mt 14:33; Mt 16:15-16; Mt 27:54; Mk 1:1; Mk 3:11; Mk 15:39; Lk 1:35; Lk 4:41; Jn 1:34,49; Jn 3:16-18; Jn 10:36; Jn 20:31; Acts 8:37.
- People called him “Master” 141:3.5 — Mk 9:38; Mk 13:1; Lk 5:5; Jn 4:31.
- Jesus taken to Annas 183:5.1 — Jn 18:13.
Where it appears
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