Luke 7:8

The Passion Translation

I am an ordinary man. Yet I understand the power of authority, and I see that authority operating through you. I have soldiers under me who obey everything I command. I also have authorities over me whom I likewise obey. So Master, just speak the word and healing will flow.”

Cross References

Colossians 3:22

Let every employee listen well and follow the instructions of their employer, not just when their employers are watching, and not in pretense, but faithful in all things. For we are to live our lives with pure hearts in the constant awe and wonder of our Lord God.

Acts 23:17

Paul called for one of the captains and said, “Take this boy to the commander, for he has something important to report to him.”

Acts 25:26

But I have nothing concrete to write to His Majesty, so I have now brought him before you all, and especially before you, King Agrippa. After this preliminary hearing I should have something to write,

Acts 24:23

He then ordered the captain to keep Paul in protective custody, but to give him a measure of freedom, he allowed any of his friends to visit him and help take care of his needs.

Acts 23:26

From Claudias Lysias, to His Excellency, Governor Felix: Dear Governor,

Acts 23:23

Then he summoned two of his captains and said to them, “I want you to take Paul by horseback to Caesarea tonight at nine o’clock. Dispatch two hundred infantrymen, seventy horsemen, and another two hundred spearmen to provide security and deliver him safely to Governor Felix.”

Luke 7:9

Jesus marveled at this. He turned around and said to the crowd who had followed him, “Listen, everyone! Never have I found among the people of God a man like this who believes so strongly in me.”

Acts 23:31

The soldiers carried out their orders and escorted Paul during the night until they reached the city of Antipatris.