Dictionary entry

CENTURION

Nave's Topical Bible

→ A commander of approximately one-hundred soldiers in the Roman army Mr 15:44,45; Ac 21:32; 22:25,26; 23:17,23; 24:23

→ Of Capernaum, comes to Jesus in behalf of his servant Mt 8:5-13; Lu 7:1-10

→ In charge of the soldiers who crucified Jesus, testifies, “Truly this was the Son of God,” Mt 27:54; Mr 15:39; Lu 23:47

→ See CORNELIUS

→ See JULIUS