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In an illustration of his example, the centurion directs a soldier who walks away along a lane.
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Matthew 8:9

Commands That Are Obeyed

Authority and Compassion · Matthew 8

Story guide: The centurion’s examples move from a soldier going away to another approaching and a servant working.

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9For I also am a man under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.

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