Luke 7:2

The Faith of the Centurion · Luke 7:1–10
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Translations

Modern
There a highly valued servant of a centurion was sick and about to die.
Traditional
And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
Literal
And a certain servant of a centurion, who was valued highly to him, being ill, was about to die.
Latin
Centurionis autem cujusdam servus male habens, erat moriturus: qui illi erat pretiosus.

Original

Greek
English
There a highly valued servant of a centurion was sick and about to die.

Notes

centurion: This type of Roman officer was in charge of a group of about 100 soldiers (a century). A Roman legion had 60 centuries, totaling 6,000 soldiers.

This episode shows God’s message of salvation is for Gentiles as well as Jews.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 8:5–13 John 4:43–54

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Capernaum Centurion Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Nations Paralysis, Paralytic, Paralyzed Rome (City) Servant

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Centurions Capernaum: Miracles of Jesus Performed At Centurion of Capernaum, Comes to Jesus in Behalf of his Servant Heathen: Divine Revelations Given to The Centurion at Capernaum Heathen: The Centurion at Capernaum Intercessory Prayer: should be offered up For: Servants Jesus, the Christ: Heals the Servant of the Centurion (Near Capernaum) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Heals the Centurion's Servant Kindness: Centurion to his Servant Love: Centurion for his Servant Master: Good Master: The Centurion Masters: Good: Centurion Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Restores the Centurion's Servant Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: The Roman Centurion Servant: Bond by the Roman Centurion