Centurion — Meaning in the Bible
A Roman army officer in charge of about a hundred soldiers. Several centurions in the Gospels and Acts are remembered for their faith.
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
What it means
A centurion asked Jesus to heal his servant and said Jesus needed only to say the word; Jesus marvelled at his faith. At the cross a centurion said "Truly this was the Son of God". Luke 7:1–10Mark 15:39
Cornelius, a centurion in Caesarea, was the first Gentile household Peter baptized in Acts. Acts 10:1–2Acts 10:44–48
Key passages
- Luke 7:1–10 — The centurion's faith.
- Mark 15:39 — At the cross.
- Acts 10:1–48 — Cornelius.
- Acts 27:1–3 — Julius, who escorted Paul.
Study further
- Luke 7:1–10 Great faith.
- Acts 10 Cornelius.