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Luke 7:8 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 7:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 7 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. one: Gr. this man”
Luke 7:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 7:8
For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. The centurion's logic is profound: hypo exousian tassomenos (ὑπὸ ἐξουσίαν τασσόμενος, set under authority)—his power to command flows from being under higher authority. He recognizes Jesus operates under divine authority, making His commands absolutely effective.The present tenses (goes, comes, does) emphasize immediate, unquestioning obedience to authorized commands. The centurion's analogy reasons from lesse...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 7:8
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“and said”
“Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier of those who waited on him continually.”
“that the name of God and the doctrine not be blasphemed.”
“Paul asked the centurion who stood by”
“obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh”
“and should have some privileges”
“and said”
“and especially before you”