Contradiction with Matthew 27:54
This verse describes the centurion and those with him as being terrified and acknowledging Jesus as the Son of God, which slightly differs from Luke 23:47's focus on the centurion's declaration of Jesus' righteousness.
Matthew 27:54: Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.
Contradiction with Mark 15:39
This verse depicts the centurion proclaiming that Jesus was truly the Son of God, differing from Luke 23:47 which emphasizes His righteousness rather than divine sonship.
Mark 15:39: And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction regarding this verse is the differing accounts of the Roman centurion's reaction at Jesus' crucifixion found in the Gospels. In Luke, the centurion praises God and acknowledges Jesus' innocence, while in other Gospels like Mark and Matthew, he proclaims Jesus as the "Son of God." This raises questions about which account accurately reflects the centurion's words and actions.