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Let it be done just as you believed it would.&#8221 And his servant was healed at that moment. <a href="/nlt/matthew/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Jesus said to the Roman officer, “Go back home. Because you believed, it has happened.” And the young servant was healed that same hour. <a href="/esv/matthew/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> And to the centurion Jesus said, “Go; let it be done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed at that very moment. <a href="/bsb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you.” And his servant was healed at that very hour. <a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said to the centurion, "Go! As you have believed, be it to you." And his servant was healed in that very hour. <a href="/kjv/matthew/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you.” And his servant was healed that same hour. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Jesus said to the centurion, “Go; it shall be done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed at that very moment. <a href="/nasb/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> And Jesus said to the centurion, &#8220Go; it shall be done for you as you have believed.&#8221 And the servant was healed that very moment. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your way; let it be done to you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed that very hour. <a href="/lsb/matthew/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Jesus said to the centurion, “Go; it shall be done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed that very moment. <a href="/amp/matthew/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go; it will be done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was restored to health at that very hour. <a href="/csb/matthew/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus told the centurion, “Go. As you have believed, let it be done for you.” And his servant was healed that very moment. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus told the centurion, &#8220Go. As you have believed, let it be done for you.&#8221 And his servant was cured that very moment. <a href="/asv/matthew/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And the servant was healed in that hour. <a href="/cev/matthew/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then Jesus said to the officer, "You may go home now. Your faith has made it happen." Right then his servant was healed. <a href="/erv/matthew/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And the servant was healed in that hour. <a href="/gwt/matthew/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus told the officer, "Go! What you believed will be done for you." And at that moment the servant was healed. <a href="/gnt/matthew/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Jesus said to the officer, "Go home, and what you believe will be done for you." And the officer's servant was healed that very moment. <a href="/isv/matthew/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Go," Jesus told the centurion, "and it will be done for you, just as you have believed." And his servant was healed that very hour. <a href="/msb/matthew/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus said to the centurion, ?Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you.? And his servant was healed at that very hour. <a href="/net/matthew/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Jesus said to the centurion, "Go; just as you believed, it will be done for you." And the servant was healed at that hour. <a href="/nheb/matthew/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And Jesus said to the centurion, "Go your way. Let it be done for you as you have believed." And the servant was healed in that hour. <a href="/wbt/matthew/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jesus said to the centurion, Depart; and as thou hast believed, so be it done to thee. And his servant was healed in the same hour. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And Jesus said to the Captain, "Go, and just as you have believed, so be it for you." And the servant recovered precisely at that time. <a href="/web/matthew/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your way. Let it be done for you as you have believed.” His servant was healed in that hour. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus said to the centurion, “Go, and as you believed let it be to you”; and his young man was healed in that hour. <a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said to the centurion, "Go! As you have believed, be it to you." And his servant was healed in that very hour. <a href="/ylt/matthew/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus said to the centurion, 'Go, and as thou didst believe let it be to thee;' and his young man was healed in that hour. <a href="/slt/matthew/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus said to the captain of a hundred, Retire; as thou hast believed, let it be to thee. And his servant was healed in that hour.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus said to the centurion: Go, and as thou hast believed, so be it done to thee. And the servant was healed at the same hour. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Jesus said to the centurion, “Go, and just as you have believed, so let it be done for you.” And the servant was healed at that very hour. <a href="/nabre/matthew/8.htm">New American Bible</a> And Jesus said to the centurion, “You may go; as you have believed, let it be done for you.” And at that very hour [his] servant was healed. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And to the centurion Jesus said, “Go; let it be done for you according to your faith.” And the servant was healed in that hour.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So Jesus said to the centurion, Go, let it be done to you according to your belief. And his boy was healed in that very hour. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Yeshua said to that Centurion, “Go, it will be done for you just as you have believed”, and his boy was healed at that moment.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Jesus said to the centurion: Go, and as you have believed, so be it to you. And his servant was restored to health in that hour.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus said to the centurion, <FR>Go; and let it be done unto thee as thou hast believed.<Fr> And his servant was healed at that hour. <a href="/haweis/matthew/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And Jesus said to the centurion, Go; and as thou hast believed, be it to thee. And his servant was cured at that very hour.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and Jesus said to the centurion, go thy way, what you believed could be done, is effected for you, and his servant was healed in that very hour. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And Jesus said to the Captain, "Go, and just as you have believed, so be it for you." And the servant recovered precisely at that time. <a href="/worrell/matthew/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus said to the centurion, <FR>"Go your way; as you believed, be it done to you."<Fr> And the boy was healed in that hour. <a href="/worsley/matthew/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Jesus said to the centurion, <FR>Go, and be it unto thee as thou hast believed.<Fr> And his servant was healed in that very hour. <a href="/parallel/matthew/8-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=1870" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/8.htm">The Faith of the Centurion</a> …12But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” 13<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/1543.htm" title="1543: hekatontarchē (N-DMS) -- A centurion of the Roman army. Or hekatontarchos hek-at-on'-tar-khos; from hekaton and archo; the captain of one hundred men.">centurion,</a> <a href="/greek/5217.htm" title="5217: Hypage (V-PMA-2S) -- To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively.">“Go!</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">As</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: episteusas (V-AIA-2S) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">you have believed,</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genēthētō (V-AMP-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">so will it be done</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">for you.” </a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3816.htm" title="3816: pais (N-NMS) -- Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant.">servant</a> <a href="/greek/2390.htm" title="2390: iathē (V-AIP-3S) -- To heal, generally of the physical, sometimes of spiritual, disease. Middle voice of apparently a primary verb; to cure.">was healed</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">at</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinē (DPro-DFS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">that very</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5610.htm" title="5610: hōra (N-DFS) -- Apparently a primary word; an hour.">hour.</a> 14When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, He saw Peter’s mother-in-law sick in bed with a fever.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/7-9.htm">Luke 7:9-10</a> When Jesus heard this, He marveled at the centurion. Turning to the crowd following Him, He said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.” / And when the messengers returned to the house, they found the servant in good health. <a href="/john/4-50.htm">John 4:50-53</a> “Go,” said Jesus. “Your son will live.” The man took Jesus at His word and departed. / And while he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was alive. / So he inquired as to the hour when his son had recovered, and they told him, “The fever left him yesterday at the seventh hour.” ... <a href="/matthew/9-29.htm">Matthew 9:29-30</a> Then He touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.” / And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!” <a href="/mark/11-22.htm">Mark 11:22-24</a> “Have faith in God,” Jesus said to them. / “Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him. / Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. <a href="/james/5-15.htm">James 5:15</a> And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. <a href="/matthew/15-28.htm">Matthew 15:28</a> “O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour. <a href="/luke/17-19.htm">Luke 17:19</a> Then Jesus said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well!” <a href="/matthew/21-21.htm">Matthew 21:21-22</a> “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. / If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” <a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20-21</a> Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. <a href="/acts/14-9.htm">Acts 14:9-10</a> This man was listening to the words of Paul, who looked intently at him and saw that he had faith to be healed. / In a loud voice Paul called out, “Stand up on your feet!” And the man jumped up and began to walk. <a href="/2_kings/5-13.htm">2 Kings 5:13-14</a> Naaman’s servants, however, approached him and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, ‘Wash and be cleansed’?” / So Naaman went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored and became like that of a little child, and he was clean. <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-5</a> Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <a href="/psalms/107-20.htm">Psalm 107:20</a> He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">2 Chronicles 20:20</a> Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jesus said to the centurion, Go your way; and as you have believed, so be it done to you. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.Go.<a href="/matthew/8-4.htm">Matthew 8:4</a> And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.<a href="/ecclesiastes/9-7.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:7</a> Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.<a href="/mark/7-29.htm">Mark 7:29</a> And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter.and as.<a href="/matthew/9-29.htm">Matthew 9:29,30</a> Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you… <a href="/matthew/15-28.htm">Matthew 15:28</a> Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.<a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a> And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.And his.<a href="/john/4-52.htm">John 4:52,53</a> Then inquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/habakkuk/1-5.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/jonah/3-5.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/matthew/8-8.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/matthew/8-8.htm">Centurion</a> <a href="/matthew/7-23.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/matthew/8-8.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/matthew/6-27.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/matthew/8-10.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/6-27.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/malachi/2-6.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-2.htm">Precisely</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-16.htm">Recovered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-1.htm">Selfsame</a> <a href="/matthew/8-9.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/matthew/7-4.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/8-4.htm">Way</a> <a href="/matthew/8-6.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/9-28.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/matthew/21-25.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/matthew/27-54.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/matthew/27-54.htm">Centurion</a> <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/matthew/10-12.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/acts/11-4.htm">Precisely</a> <a href="/mark/8-25.htm">Recovered</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-11.htm">Selfsame</a> <a href="/matthew/10-24.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/matthew/8-29.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">Way</a> <a href="/matthew/14-11.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 8</div>1. <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Jesus cleanses the leper;</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">heals the centurion's servant,</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Peter's mother in law,</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">and many others;</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">shows the cost of following him;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">stills the storm on the sea;</a> 28. <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">drives the demons out of two men possessed;</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/8-31.htm">and tells them to go into the pigs.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Jesus said to the centurion, In this passage, Jesus is addressing a Roman centurion, a military officer commanding approximately 100 soldiers. The centurion's presence highlights the Roman occupation of Judea and the diverse social interactions during Jesus' ministry. The centurion's approach to Jesus demonstrates humility and faith, as he seeks healing for his servant, breaking cultural barriers between Jews and Gentiles. This interaction foreshadows the inclusion of Gentiles in the New Covenant, as seen in <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a> with Cornelius, another centurion.“Go! Jesus' command to "Go!" signifies His authority and the immediacy of His response. Unlike typical healing practices of the time, which often involved physical presence or rituals, Jesus' word alone is sufficient. This reflects the power of God's word in creation (Genesis 1) and the authority of Jesus as the Word made flesh (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).As you have believed, The centurion's faith is central to this narrative. His belief in Jesus' authority over illness, even from a distance, exemplifies true faith. This phrase underscores the biblical principle that faith is a key component in receiving God's promises, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a>. The centurion's faith contrasts with the often skeptical or unbelieving attitudes of others, including some of Jesus' own disciples.so will it be done for you.” This statement highlights the relationship between faith and divine action. Jesus' assurance that the centurion's request will be fulfilled as he believed emphasizes the power of faith in God's promises. It echoes the principle found in <a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Mark 11:24</a>, where belief in prayer is linked to receiving what is asked for. This also prefigures the faith required for salvation, as articulated in <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>.And his servant was healed at that very hour. The immediate healing of the centurion's servant demonstrates Jesus' divine authority over sickness and His compassion for all people, regardless of social status or ethnicity. This miracle serves as a testament to Jesus' identity as the Messiah, fulfilling prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-5</a>, which speak of the Messiah bearing our infirmities. The phrase "at that very hour" emphasizes the miraculous nature of the healing, confirming the centurion's faith and Jesus' power.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who performs the miracle of healing the centurion's servant. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_centurion.htm">The Centurion</a> A Roman officer who demonstrates great faith in Jesus' authority and power, despite being a Gentile. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_servant.htm">The Servant</a> The centurion's servant who is healed by Jesus' word, illustrating the power of faith and Jesus' authority over illness. 4. <a href="/topical/c/capernaum.htm">Capernaum</a> The town where this event takes place, often serving as a backdrop for Jesus' ministry and miracles. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_healing.htm">The Healing</a> The miraculous event where the servant is healed at the exact moment Jesus declares it, showcasing Jesus' divine power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_authority.htm">Faith and Authority</a> The centurion's understanding of authority and his faith in Jesus' word serve as a model for believers. We are called to trust in Jesus' power and authority over all aspects of our lives. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> The healing of the centurion's servant, a Gentile, underscores the inclusivity of Jesus' ministry. The Gospel is for all people, regardless of their background or status. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_belief.htm">The Power of Belief</a> Jesus' statement, "As you have believed, so will it be done for you," highlights the importance of faith in receiving God's promises. Our belief can activate God's power in our lives. <a href="/topical/i/immediate_response_to_faith.htm">Immediate Response to Faith</a> The servant's immediate healing illustrates that God responds to genuine faith. We should approach God with confidence, knowing that He hears and answers our prayers. <a href="/topical/h/humility_and_recognition_of_jesus'_authority.htm">Humility and Recognition of Jesus' Authority</a> The centurion's humility and recognition of Jesus' authority are key components of his faith. We should approach Jesus with humility, acknowledging His lordship over our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 8</a> <a href="/q/what_inspires_your_faithful_life.htm">How does faith contribute to spiritual and physical healing?</a> <a href="/q/is_satan_real.htm">Is Satan real?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'mind_over_matter'_mean.htm">What does "mind over matter" mean?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_stance_on_alternative_medicine.htm">What is the Bible's view on alternative medicine?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) As thou hast believed.--The words were, of course, sent as a message. Better, As thou didst believe--referring to his one great act of faith.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - Matthew only. The parallel passage, <a href="/luke/7-10.htm">Luke 7:10</a>, gives the result found by the messengers on their return. And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and (omitted by the Revised Version) as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. As. Not strictly proportionate, but in the same way as (<a href="/matthew/6-12.htm">Matthew 6:12</a>; <a href="/matthew/18-33.htm">Matthew 18:33</a>) thou hast now believed, be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame (Revised Version, in that) hour. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/8-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. centurion, ἑκατοντάρχῃ (hekatontarchē) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1543.htm">Strong's 1543: </a> A centurion of the Roman army. Or hekatontarchos hek-at-on'-tar-khos; from hekaton and archo; the captain of one hundred men. “Go! Ὕπαγε (Hypage) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5217.htm">Strong's 5217: </a> To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively. As ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. you have believed, ἐπίστευσας (episteusas) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. [so] will it be done γενηθήτω (genēthētō) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. for you.” σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. servant παῖς (pais) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3816.htm">Strong's 3816: </a> Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant. was healed ἰάθη (iathē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2390.htm">Strong's 2390: </a> To heal, generally of the physical, sometimes of spiritual, disease. Middle voice of apparently a primary verb; to cure. at ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. that very ἐκείνῃ (ekeinē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. hour. ὥρᾳ (hōra) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5610.htm">Strong's 5610: </a> Apparently a primary word; an 'hour'. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/8-13.htm">Matthew 8:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/8-13.htm">Matthew 8:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/8-13.htm">Matthew 8:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/8-13.htm">Matthew 8:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/8-13.htm">Matthew 8:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/8-13.htm">Matthew 8:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/8-13.htm">Matthew 8:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/8-13.htm">Matthew 8:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/8-13.htm">Matthew 8:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/8-13.htm">Matthew 8:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/8-13.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 8:13 Jesus said to the centurion Go your (Matt. 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