Matthew 8:9

Bible in Basic English 1965

Because I myself am a man under authority, having under me fighting men; and I say to this one, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he comes; and to my servant, Do this, and he does it.

Cross References

Psalm 119:91

They are ruled this day by your decisions; for all things are your servants.

Psalm 148:8

Fire and rain of ice, snow and mists; storm-wind, doing his word:

Matthew 8:10

And when these words came to the ears of Jesus he was surprised, and said to those who came after him, Truly I say to you, I have not seen such great faith, no, not in Israel.

Matthew 8:8

And the captain in answer said, Lord, I am not good enough for you to come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant will be made well.

Mark 1:27

And they were all greatly surprised, so that they put questions to one another, saying, What is this? a new teaching! with authority he gives orders even to the unclean spirits, and they do what he says.

Luke 4:39

He went near her, and with a sharp word he gave orders to the disease and it went away from her; and straight away she got up and took care of their needs.

Luke 7:8

For I, myself, am a man under authority, having men under me; and I say to this one, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he comes; and to my servant, Do this, and he does it.

Luke 9:1

And getting the twelve together, he gave them power and authority over all evil spirits and over diseases, to make them well.

Colossians 3:22

Servants, in all things do the orders of your natural masters; not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men, but with all your heart, fearing the Lord:

Titus 2:9

Servants are to be under the authority of their masters, pleasing them in all things, without argument;