Matthew 8:9

James Moffatt - New Testament

For though I am a man under authority myself, I have soldiers under me; I tell one man to go, and he goes, I tell another to come, and he comes, I tell my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."

Cross References

Titus 2:9

Tell servants to be submissive to their masters and to give them satisfaction all round, not to be refractory,

Colossians 3:22

Servants, obey your masters here below at every point; do not work simply when their eye is on you, like those who court human favour, but serve them with a single heart out of reverence for your Lord and Master.

Luke 7:8

For though I am a man under authority myself, I have soldiers under me; I tell one man to go, and he goes, I tell another to come, and he comes, I tell my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."

Luke 4:39

he stood over her and checked the fever, and it left her. Then she instantly got up and ministered to them.

Matthew 8:8

The captain answered, "Sir, I am not fit to have you under my roof; only say the word, and my servant will be cured.

Matthew 8:10

When Jesus heard that, he marvelled; "I tell you truly," he said to his followers, "I have never met faith like this anywhere in Israel.

Mark 1:27

Then they were all so amazed that they discussed it together, saying, "Whatever is this?" "It's new teaching with authority behind it!" "He orders even unclean spirits!" "Yes, and they obey him!"

Luke 9:1

Calling the twelve apostles together he gave them power and authority over all daemons as well as to heal diseases.