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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.
Healing the centurion's servant is one of the miracles performed by Jesus of Nazareth as related in the Gospel of Matthew [1] and the Gospel of Luke [2] (both part of the Christian biblical canon). The story is not recounted in the Gospels of either John or Mark. According to these accounts, a Roman centurion asks Jesus for his help because his ...
Nov 1, 2021 · A: The accounts in question are found in Matthew 8:5-13 and Luke 7:1-10. Indeed, Matthew indicates that “when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him” (Matthew 8:5). On the other hand, Luke notes that when the centurion “heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, pleading with Him to come and ...
Oct 29, 2011 · The idea that the Centurion send his servants and later followed up by a face-to-face visit as Jesus approached his house seems like a very natural description of the events–supporting the idea that the two accounts are independent ones. As for your question about the Centurion’s statements, they seem natural to me as well.
Jun 1, 2010 · Both Luke (Luke 7:9) and Matthew (Matthew 8:10) use the Greek word thaumazo (thou-mad'-zo) which we translate "marveled" or "amazed" to describe Jesus' response to the centurion's faith. The only time this word is used to describe Jesus' response to others' faith is in Mark 6:6, when he marvels at the lack of faith in the people of Nazareth ...
Jul 24, 2023 · 7/24/2023. •. The healing of the centurion’s servant, as described in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 8:5–13) and the Gospel of Luke (Luke 7:1-10), is a powerful account of faith, compassion and the profound impact of Jesus’ sovereign ministry. A centurion was the commander of about 100 men, the smallest unit of a Roman legion.
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Oct 4, 2024 · The centurion's servant is gravely ill, paralyzed and in terrible suffering. The centurion, despite his position of power, humbly requests Jesus' help. What follows is a dialogue that Jesus himself finds astonishing. The centurion says, "Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
