Healing of the Centurion's Servant
Jesus marveled at the centurion's faith and healed his servant from a distance with a word.
A Roman centurion in Capernaum sent for Jesus to heal his servant. When Jesus offered to come, the centurion replied, 'I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.' Jesus marveled and said He had not found so great faith in all Israel.
What Happened
Key KJV Scriptures
"The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed."
"Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour."
Spiritual Significance
A Gentile understood Jesus' authority better than the religious leaders of Israel. The miracle previewed the inclusion of the nations in the kingdom.
Lesson for Today
Faith honors the authority of Christ. He can speak a word over what is far away and beyond your reach.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this story told differently in Luke?
Luke 7 tells it with more detail about the Jewish elders who interceded. The accounts complement each other.
What is the great faith Jesus praised?
The centurion grasped that Jesus' authority did not require physical presence. He believed a spoken word from Jesus was sufficient.
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