Luke 7:9
"For I also am a man placed under authority, having under myself soldiers. I tell this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come!’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”"
Key Reflection
In Luke 7:9, Jesus uses a military analogy familiar to his first-century audience to illustrate his authority. He draws from the Roman imperial system where centurions commanded soldiers who carried out their orders without hesitation. This context helps listeners understand that just as a military leader commands respect and obedience, so too does God, whose commands should be heeded by all believers.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes