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Centurion
A centurion was an officer in the Roman army, usually associated with commanding a unit of soldiers.
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What does it mean?
A centurion was an officer in the Roman army, usually associated with commanding a unit of soldiers. The title tells us about a person's job.
In Matthew 8, a centurion asks Jesus to help his suffering servant. His words about authority show his confidence that Jesus can help.
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What does the centurion's request show about his concern for his servant?
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The Centurion's Servant Is Healed
Matthew 8:5–13; Luke 7:1–10
A centurion asked Jesus to help his servant, trusting that Jesus could heal with only a word.
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Related reading: Matthew 8:5
When he came into Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking him for help,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
