Luke 7:8

New International Reader's Version

I myself am a man who is under authority. And I have soldiers who obey my orders. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes. I tell that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”

Cross References

Luke 7:7

That is why I did not even think I was fit to come to you. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.

Luke 7:9

When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at the commander. Jesus turned to the crowd that was following him. He said, “I tell you, even in Israel I have not found anyone whose faith is so strong.”

Acts 23:17

Then Paul called one of the commanders. He said to him, “Take this young man to the commanding officer. He has something to tell him.”

Acts 23:23

Then the commanding officer called for two of his commanders. He ordered them, “Gather a company of 200 soldiers, 70 horsemen and 200 men armed with spears. Get them ready to go to Caesarea at nine o’clock tonight.

Acts 23:26

I, Claudius Lysias, am writing this letter. I am sending it to His Excellency, Governor Felix. Greetings.

Acts 23:31

The soldiers followed their orders. During the night they took Paul with them. They brought him as far as Antipatris.

Acts 24:23

He ordered the commander to keep Paul under guard. He told him to give Paul some freedom. He also told him to allow Paul’s friends to take care of his needs.

Acts 25:26

I don’t have anything certain to write about him to His Majesty. So I have brought him here today. Now all of you will be able to hear him. King Agrippa, it will also be very good for you to hear him. As a result of this hearing, I will have something to write.

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything. Don’t do it just to please them when they are watching you. Obey them with an honest heart. Do it out of respect for the Lord.