When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.
Parallel translations
- WEB When Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said to those who followed, “Most certainly I tell you, I haven’t found so great a faith, not even in Israel.
- KJV When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
- NKJV When Jesus heard it, He marveled, and said to those who followed, “Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!
- NASB Now when Jesus heard this, He was amazed and said to those who were following, “Truly I say to you, I have not found such great faith with anyone in Israel.
- NLT When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to those who were following him, he said, “I tell you the truth, I haven’t seen faith like this in all Israel!
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Quick answer
Jesus marveled at the centurion's faith, declaring he had found none greater in Israel. Genuine faith pleases Christ and can be found in unexpected people.
Overview
Jesus is amazed at the centurion's faith and openly commends it as surpassing any he had found in Israel. That a Gentile soldier displays such trust rebukes the unbelief of many in the covenant nation and foreshadows the gospel's reach to all peoples. The verse exalts faith in Jesus' word as the heart of true relationship with him, available to Jew and Gentile alike.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Luke 7:9When 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.”
- Matt 15:28“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.
- Mark 6:6And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went around from village to village, teaching the people.
- Luke 7:50And Jesus told the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
- Luke 5:20When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
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