Matthew 8:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

I know this, because I understand authority. There are people who have authority over me, and I have soldiers under my authority. I tell one soldier, ‘Go,’ and he goes. I tell another soldier, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and my servant obeys me.”

Cross References

Titus 2:9

And tell this to those who are slaves: They should be willing to serve their masters at all times; they should try to please them, not argue with them;

Colossians 3:22

Servants, obey your masters in everything. Obey all the time, even when they can’t see you. Don’t just pretend to work hard so that they will treat you well. No, you must serve your masters honestly because you respect the Lord.

Luke 7:8

I know this because I am a man under the authority of other men. And I have soldiers under my authority. I tell one soldier, ‘Go,’ and he goes. And I tell another soldier, ‘Come,’ and he comes. And I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and my servant obeys me.”

Luke 4:39

He stood very close to her and ordered the sickness to go away. The sickness left her, and she got up and began serving them.

Psalm 148:8

Praise him, fire and hail, snow and clouds, and the stormy winds that obey him.

Psalm 119:91

All things continue today because of your laws. Like slaves, they all obey you.

Matthew 8:8

The officer answered, “Lord, I am not good enough for you to come into my house. You need only to give the order, and my servant will be healed.

Matthew 8:10

When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. He said to those who were with him, “The truth is, this man has more faith than anyone I have found, even in Israel.

Mark 1:27

The people were amazed. They asked each other, “What is happening here? This man is teaching something new, and he teaches with authority! He even commands evil spirits, and they obey him.”

Luke 9:1

Jesus called his twelve apostles together. He gave them power to heal sicknesses and power to force demons out of people.