Matthew 8:9

New English Translation

For I too am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I say to this one, ‘Go’ and he goes, and to another ‘Come’ and he comes, and to my slave ‘Do this’ and he does it.”

Cross References

Psalm 119:91

Today they stand firm by your decrees, for all things are your servants.

Psalm 148:8

O fire and hail, snow and clouds, O stormy wind that carries out his orders,

Matthew 8:10

When Jesus heard this he was amazed and said to those who followed him, “I tell you the truth, I have not found such faith in anyone in Israel!

Matthew 8:8

But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. Instead, just say the word and my servant will be healed.

Mark 1:27

They were all amazed so that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He even commands the unclean spirits and they obey him.”

Luke 4:39

So he stood over her, commanded the fever, and it left her. Immediately she got up and began to serve them.

Luke 7:8

For I too am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me. I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”

Luke 9:1

After Jesus called the twelve together, he gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching – like those who are strictly people-pleasers – but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.

Titus 2:9

Slaves are to be subject to their own masters in everything, to do what is wanted and not talk back,