Luke 7:8

New Living Translation

I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, ‘Go,’ and they go, or ‘Come,’ and they come. And if I say to my slaves, ‘Do this,’ they do it.”

Cross References

Luke 7:7

I am not even worthy to come and meet you. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed.

Luke 7:9

When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to the crowd that was following him, he said, “I tell you, I haven’t seen faith like this in all Israel!”

Acts 23:17

Paul called for one of the Roman officers and said, “Take this young man to the commander. He has something important to tell him.”

Acts 23:23

Then the commander called two of his officers and ordered, “Get 200 soldiers ready to leave for Caesarea at nine o’clock tonight. Also take 200 spearmen and 70 mounted troops.

Acts 23:26

“From Claudius Lysias, to his Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings!

Acts 23:31

So that night, as ordered, the soldiers took Paul as far as Antipatris.

Acts 24:23

He ordered an officer to keep Paul in custody but to give him some freedom and allow his friends to visit him and take care of his needs.

Acts 25:26

“But what shall I write the emperor? For there is no clear charge against him. So I have brought him before all of you, and especially you, King Agrippa, so that after we examine him, I might have something to write.

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything you do. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. Serve them sincerely because of your reverent fear of the Lord.