Matthew 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.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
4 of 21
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ὕπαγε
Go thy way
G5217
Ὕπαγε
Go thy way
Strong's:
G5217
Word #:
7 of 21
to lead (oneself) under, i.e., withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὡς
as
G5613
ὡς
as
Strong's:
G5613
Word #:
9 of 21
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
ἐπίστευσας
thou hast believed
G4100
ἐπίστευσας
thou hast believed
Strong's:
G4100
Word #:
10 of 21
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
γενηθήτω
so be it done
G1096
γενηθήτω
so be it done
Strong's:
G1096
Word #:
11 of 21
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
13 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
παῖς
servant
G3816
παῖς
servant
Strong's:
G3816
Word #:
16 of 21
a boy (as often beaten with impunity), or (by analogy), a girl, and (genitive case) a child; specially, a slave or servant (especially a minister to a
αὐτοῦ
his
G846
αὐτοῦ
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
17 of 21
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Cross References
Mark 9:23Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.John 4:50Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way.Ecclesiastes 9:7Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.Matthew 17:20And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.Matthew 15:28Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.Matthew 9:22But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.Matthew 8:4And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Historical Context
The distance between Jesus and the servant (possibly several miles) emphasized that His authority wasn't limited by physical proximity. The instantaneous nature ('selfsame hour') proved this was divine power, not natural recovery or coincidence.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this passage strengthen your faith to trust Jesus' word without seeing immediate results?
- What does 'as thou hast believed, so be it done' teach about the role of faith?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jesus' word 'Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee' directly links the healing to faith. The phrase 'his servant was healed in the selfsame hour' demonstrates Jesus' power operates at a distance and instantaneously. The healing's timing confirmed Jesus' word and rewarded faith. This miracle illustrates justification by faith—healing came through trust in Jesus' word, not works or worthiness.