Matthew 27:54 asv — Now the centurion, and they that were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were d…

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"Now the centurion, and they that were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, feared exceedingly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. "

— Matthew 27:54, American Standard Version

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Matthew 27 — Context

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And behold, the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake; and the rocks were rent;

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and the tombs were opened; and many bodies of the saints that had fallen asleep were raised;

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and coming forth out of the tombs after his resurrection they entered into the holy city and appeared unto many.

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Now the centurion, and they that were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, feared exceedingly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.

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And many women were there beholding from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:

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among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.

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And when even was come, there came a rich man from Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple:

Matthew 27:54 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:54 say?
Matthew 27:54 in the American Standard Version reads: “Now the centurion, and they that were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, feared exceedingly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. ”
Where is Matthew 27:54 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:54 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 54.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 27:54.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:54 in?
Matthew 27:54 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 27:54?
Matthew 27:54 reads (ASV): “Now the centurion, and they that were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, feared exceedingly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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