Matthew 8:13

Translations

Modern

Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you.” And his servant was healed at that very hour.

Traditional

And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

Literal

And Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! As you believed, let it be to you.” And his servant was healed in that very hour.

Latin

Et dixit Jesus centurioni: Vade, et sicut credidisti, fiat tibi. Et sanatus est puer in illa hora.

Original

Greek

English

Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you.” And his servant was healed at that very hour.

Notes

Matthew 8:5–13

Jesus once again served people who were pushed aside or rejected. The centurion was a Gentile soldier. Helping him would have caused strong anger from both nationalistic Jews and separatist Jews.

Matthew 8:1–9:34

Here, the kingdom of God appears with supernatural power (see Matthew 4:23–25; 11:2–6). It reaches people who were previously excluded from God's blessings. This included:

non-Jewish people,
lepers,
blind people,
sick women,
people possessed by demons,
tax collectors,
those with long-term bleeding, and
the dead.

Jesus showed compassion to people in need. But the religious leaders reacted with anger and opposition. Jesus called his followers to respond with faith and to walk in discipleship (living as his learners and followers).

Theme notes and profiles

Encounters with Jesus

Events

Healing Centurion's Servantc. AD 28

Related verses

Matthew 9:29–30
Then He touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.”
Mark 9:23
“If You can?” echoed Jesus. “All things are possible to him who believes!”
John 4:50
“Go,” said Jesus. “Your son will live.” The man took Jesus at His word and departed.
Matthew 17:20
“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
Matthew 15:28
“O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.
Matthew 9:22
Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour.
John 4:52–53
So he inquired as to the hour when his son had recovered, and they told him, “The fever left him yesterday at the seventh hour.”
Ecclesiastes 9:7
Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already approved your works:
Matthew 8:4
Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”
Mark 7:29
Then Jesus told her, “Because of this answer, you may go. The demon has left your daughter.”

Parallels

Luke 7:1–10 John 4:43–54

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Centurion Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John the Baptist Magi Miracle Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

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Matthew 8:13

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