Matthew 8:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But the officer said, “Lord, I'm not good enough for you to come into my house. Just give the order, and my servant will get well.

Cross References

Genesis 32:10

I don't deserve all the good things you have done for me, your servant. When I first crossed the Jordan, I had only my walking stick, but now I have two large groups of people and animals.

Psalm 10:17

You listen to the longings of those who suffer. You offer them hope, and you pay attention to their cries for help.

Psalm 107:20

By the power of his own word, he healed you and saved you from destruction.

Psalm 33:9

As soon as he spoke the world was created; at his command, the earth was formed.

Matthew 3:11

I baptize you with water so that you will give up your sins. But someone more powerful is going to come, and I am not good enough even to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Matthew 3:14

But John kept objecting and said, “I ought to be baptized by you. Why have you come to me?”

Matthew 8:3

Jesus put his hand on the man and said, “I want to! Now you are well.” At once the man's leprosy disappeared.

Matthew 8:7

“I will go and heal him,” Jesus replied.

Matthew 8:9

I have officers who give orders to me, and I have soldiers who take orders from me. I can say to one of them, ‘Go!’ and he goes. I can say to another, ‘Come!’ and he comes. I can say to my servant, ‘Do this!’ and he will do it.”

Luke 15:19

I am no longer good enough to be called your son. Treat me like one of your workers.’ ”

Luke 15:21

The son said, “Father, I have sinned against God in heaven and against you. I am no longer good enough to be called your son.”

Luke 5:8

When Simon Peter saw this happen, he knelt down in front of Jesus and said, “Lord, don't come near me! I am a sinner.”

John 1:27

Even though I came first, I am not good enough to untie his sandals.”