Matthew 8:9

Good News Translation (US Version)

I, too, am a man under the authority of superior officers, and I have soldiers under me. I order this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes; and I order that one, ‘Come!’ and he comes; and I order my slave, ‘Do this!’ and he does it.”

Cross References

Titus 2:9

Slaves are to submit themselves to their masters and please them in all things. They must not talk back to them

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, obey your human masters in all things, not only when they are watching you because you want to gain their approval; but do it with a sincere heart because of your reverence for the Lord.

Luke 7:8

I, too, am a man placed under the authority of superior officers, and I have soldiers under me. I order this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes; I order that one, ‘Come!’ and he comes; and I order my slave, ‘Do this!’ and he does it.”

Luke 4:39

He went and stood at her bedside and ordered the fever to leave her. The fever left her, and she got up at once and began to wait on them.

Psalm 148:8

lightning and hail, snow and clouds, strong winds that obey his command.

Psalm 119:91

All things remain to this day because of your command, because they are all your servants.

Matthew 8:8

“Oh no, sir,” answered the officer. “I do not deserve to have you come into my house. Just give the order, and my servant will get well.

Matthew 8:10

When Jesus heard this, he was surprised and said to the people following him, “I tell you, I have never found anyone in Israel with faith like this.

Mark 1:27

The people were all so amazed that they started saying to one another, “What is this? Is it some kind of new teaching? This man has authority to give orders to the evil spirits, and they obey him!”

Luke 9:1

Jesus called the twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases.