Matthew 8:13
And to the centurion Jesus said, “Go; let it be done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed at that very moment.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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Jesus doesn't just grant the healing; He tells the centurion, "Let it be done for you as you have believed." This isn't merely a statement of fact, but a profound affirmation that the centurion's deep trust in Jesus' power actively shaped the reality of the miraculous healing, highlighting the power of faith to co-create with God's will.
Jesus has just declared that He will come to heal the centurion's servant, a statement that flows from the centurion's remarkable faith in Jesus' authority. This verse records Jesus' powerful affirmation of that faith, releasing the healing immediately and remotely. The immediate aftermath in Luke's Gospel shows the servants returning to find the healed slave.
Jesus didn't just heal the servant; He responded directly to the centurion's faith. What does this connection reveal about how God works?
Jesus' words, 'as you have believed, so let it be done for you,' are incredibly powerful. They show that our faith isn't just a passive feeling; it's an active connection to God's power.
Faith as a Conduit
Think of faith as a conduit. It doesn't create God's power, but it allows it to flow into our lives and situations. When the centurion expressed his belief that Jesus could heal with a word, Jesus affirmed that his faith was the very measure by which the healing would occur.
Not About Earning
This isn't about 'earning' God's favor through our belief. Rather, it's about aligning ourselves with His willingness to act. As one commentator put it, God's dealings with us are often measured by the faith we bring to receive His mercy. This means God is ready and willing to do amazing things, and our faith is the key that unlocks that action.
The healing happened 'in the selfsame hour.' What does this immediate, distant healing tell us about Jesus' authority?
The phrase 'in the selfsame hour' isn't just a detail; it's a testament to the immediate and absolute authority of Jesus. The healing wasn't gradual or delayed; it was instantaneous and occurred even though Jesus was physically distant from the suffering servant.
Authority Over Sickness
This demonstrates Jesus' sovereign power. He doesn't need to be present physically to exert His will. His word alone is sufficient. It's like a divine command that sickness must obey, and it does, immediately.
A Glimpse of Creation
This instantaneous action echoes the creative power of God in Genesis, where a simple 'Let there be light' brought immediate reality. Jesus speaks, and it is so. This confirms His divine nature and His ability to bring about reality with His spoken word.
Understand the original words
hekatontarchos · Greek Noun
In the context of the New Testament, this refers to a Roman military officer in command of a century (nominally 100 men). Their presence in the narrative highlights the expansion of the gospel message to Gentiles.
pisteuō · Greek Verb
A fundamental New Testament term describing the dynamic, trust-based relationship between a person and God. It involves believing in the truth of God's Word, relying on His promises, and surrendering to His authority in Christ.
iaomai · Greek Verb
To become whole, cured, or sound, often implying restoration to a state of physical or spiritual health. In the Gospels, it frequently signifies the restorative power of God breaking into the fallen world.
This passage offers a parallel account of the same healing, highlighting how the messengers returned and found the servant healed, reinforcing the miraculous nature of Jesus' power.
Matthew 15:28This verse showcases another instance where Jesus commends a non-Israelite's great faith, directly linking it to the granting of their request, similar to the centurion's situation.
Hebrews 11:1This foundational definition of faith as 'the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen' directly underlies the centurion's belief in Jesus' power, even from a distance.
Mark 11:24Jesus' teaching here, 'Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours,' echoes the principle demonstrated in Matthew 8:13, where belief leads to immediate realization.
John 4:50This account of Jesus healing an official's son from a distance shows a similar dynamic of faith and immediate healing, demonstrating a pattern in Jesus' ministry.
barnesMatthew 8:13: "And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour."
He was healed in that self-same hour - This showed decisively the goodness and power of Jesus. No miracle could be more complete. There could be no imposition or deception. This account, or one similar to this, is found in Luke 7:1-10. There has been a difference of opinion whether the account in Luke refers to the same case as that…
clarkeMatthew 8:13: "And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour."
As thou hast believed; so be it done - Let the mercy thou requestest be equal to the faith thou hast brought to receive it by. According to thy faith be it done unto thee, is a general measure of God's dealings with mankind. To get an increase of faith is to get an increase of every grace which constitutes the mind that was in Jesus,…
Jesus doesn't just grant the healing; He tells the centurion, "Let it be done for you as you have believed." This isn't merely a statement of fact, but a profound affirmation that the centurion's deep trust in Jesus' power actively shaped the reality of the miraculous healing, highlighting the power of faith to co-create with God's will.
Jesus has just declared that He will come to heal the centurion's servant, a statement that flows from the centurion's remarkable faith in Jesus' authority. This verse records Jesus' powerful affirmation of that faith, releasing the healing immediately and remotely. The immediate aftermath in Luke's Gospel shows the servants returning to find the healed slave.
Jesus has just declared that He will come to heal the centurion's servant, a statement that flows from the centurion's remarkable faith in Jesus' authority. This verse records Jesus' powerful affirmation of that faith, releasing the healing immediately and remotely. The immediate aftermath in Luke's Gospel shows the servants returning to find the healed slave.
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"And to the centurion Jesus said, “Go; let it be done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed at that very moment." — Jesus doesn't just grant the healing; He tells the centurion, "Let it be done for you as you have believed." This isn't merely a statement of fact, but a profound affirmation that the centurion's dee…
