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  1. justdisciple.com › jesus-and-centurionJesus and The Centurion: What The Story Teaches Us

    Sep 15, 2020 · The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant. He is worthy to have you do this for him, for he loves our nation, and he is the one who built us our synagogue. Luke 7:3-4. After saying this, Jesus and his entourage follow them.

  2. israelmyglory.org › article › jerusalem-vs-romeJerusalem Vs. Rome: Jewish Life in the Time of Christ

    My question comes from the story of Jesus and the centurion in Luke 7 when Jesus answers the request to come to heal the centurion’s slave. In verse six, “And Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to him, “Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my ...

  3. www.christianity.com › wiki › peopleWhat Happens When a Roman Centurion Meets Jesus in the Bible?

    Sep 13, 2024 · The Bible also mentions a Roman centurion and his servant. His story is found in Luke 7:1-10: “When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people who were listening, he entered Capernaum. There, a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews ...

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  5. www.gotquestions.org › Roman-centurionWhat was a Roman centurion? - GotQuestions.org

    Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. During the New Testament era, a Roman centurion was a professional military officer commanding a platoon of troops called a “century.”. This could be anywhere from nearly one hundred to several hundred men. Each Roman legion was composed of nearly 5,000 men, divided into multiple cohorts, each cohort composed of multiple centuries.

  6. lifehopeandtruth.com › god › who-is-jesusJesus and the Roman Centurion - Life, Hope and Truth

    When the centurion heard that Jesus was on His way, he hurriedly sent a second message to Jesus before He arrived. The message began: “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof. Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come to You” (verses 6-7).

  7. www.desiringgod.org › articles › the-centurion-faithThe Centurion: Faith that Made Jesus Marvel - Desiring God

    Jun 1, 2010 · The centurion was one the most unlikely persons to amaze Jesus. He was a Gentile. Doubtless he had a pagan upbringing. He was a Roman, stationed in Palestine to subject the Jews to the Emperor's rule. He was a man of war. He achieved the rank of centurion by distinguishing himself above others in the brutal Roman martial arts.

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  9. www.biblestudytools.com › bible-study › topicalRoman Centurions in the Bible - Two Inspiring Accounts

    Sep 12, 2024 · In ancient Rome, the position of a Roman Centurion was a prestigious title. Within a Roman legion (5,000-6,0000 soldiers), a Roman Centurion was in command of 100 soldiers. As outlined by Bible Study Tools, “The number of centurions in a legion was 60, that being at all epochs the number of centuries, although the number varied in the cohort ...