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When Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said to those who followed, "Most assuredly I tell you, I haven`t found so great a faith, not even in Israel.
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Faith Beyond Borders
Commentators emphasize that Jesus marveled because this "great faith" came from a Roman centurion, a Gentile outsider. This soldier, without the religious heritage of Israel, showed more profound trust than anyone Jesus had yet encountered among the Jews. This teaches that genuine faith is not limited by one's background, culture, or religious upbringing; it can flourish in the most unexpected hearts.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I have not found so great faith. The word faith here means confidence, or belief that Christ had power to heal his serva…
So great faith (τοσαυτην πιστιν). In a Roman centurion and greater than in any of the Jews. In like manner Jesus marvelled at the …
19th Century
Anglican
He marveled — The fact is stated in both records and is significant in its bearing on the reality of our Lord’s human consciousnes…
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Baptist
When Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. An…
Jesus is astonished at the faith of the centurion and he addressed those following him (not necessarily his disciples; cf. 4:25; 8:1) with a solemn…
16th Century
Protestant
Jesus wondered. Wonder cannot apply to God, for it arises out of what is new and unexpected; but it might exist in Christ, for he had clot…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When Jesus heard it, he marvelled Which must be understood of him as man. For as God, nothing could present itself t…
This centurion was a Gentile, a Roman soldier. Though he was a soldier, yet he was a godly man. No one's calling or place will be an excuse for unb…
13th Century
Catholic
And when he had entered into Capernaum. Here, Christ’s power is shown from His absence. Firstly, the centurion’s piety wi…
