The Centurion

Overview

The centurion in Mark 15 confessed Jesus’ identity after witnessing the crucifixion.

Biblical Significance

Standing at the cross, this Roman officer declared that Jesus was truly the Son of God. In Mark’s Gospel, his confession lands with special force because it comes at the moment of Jesus’ suffering and death.

Key Events

Notes

The confession of a Roman centurion signals that the meaning of Jesus’ death reaches beyond Israel to the nations.