Those who were sent, returning to the house, found that the servant who had been sick was well.
Parallel translations
- KJV And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.
- BSB And when the messengers returned to the house, they found the servant in good health.
- NKJV And those who were sent, returning to the house, found the servant well who had been sick.
- NASB And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave in good health.
- NLT And when the officer’s friends returned to his house, they found the slave completely healed.
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Quick answer
The messengers returned to find the servant fully healed. Jesus' word accomplished the cure exactly as the centurion had believed.
Overview
The healing at a distance confirms the power of Jesus' word and vindicates the centurion's faith. No touch or presence was needed, only Christ's command. This miracle authenticates Jesus' authority and illustrates that those who trust His word, even Gentiles far off, receive His saving power.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- John 4:50–53Jesus said to him, “Go your way. Your son lives.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went his way.
- Matt 8:13Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your way. Let it be done for you as you have believed.” His servant was healed in that hour.
- Matt 15:28Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Be it done to you even as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that hour.
- Mark 9:23Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”
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