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Luke 7:9 Cross-References
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“When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.”
Luke 7:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 7:9
Jesus marvels at the centurion's faith: 'I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.' The Greek 'thaumazō' (θαυμάζω, marvel/wonder) indicates Jesus' astonishment—He found greater faith in a Gentile Roman soldier than among God's covenant people. The centurion's faith understood Jesus' authority—just as he commanded soldiers and they obeyed, Jesus commands and nature/disease obey. This faith recognized Jesus' divine authority without needing physical presence. Gentile faith often surpassed Jewish faith, foreshadowing gospel expansion to all nations.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 7:9
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“Woman, great is your faith! Be it done to you even as you desire. And her daughter was healed from that hour.”
“he marveled”
“What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision?”
“the mute man spoke. The multitudes marveled”
“the glory”
“He sheweth his word unto Jacob”