He was a gentile.

Webthe centurion, a gentile and a roman soldier, exhibits a faith that surpasses that of anyone jesus has encountered in israel.

Webrecognizing the centurion’s unwavering belief, jesus grants his request.

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Webhe understood that jesus had that same authority over life and death.

When jesus heard this remarkable expression of the centurion’s humble faith, he marveled at him.

Webthe romans placed a centuria there, a subdivision of a roman legion.

He utters the healing words, and at that very moment, the servant is healed, miles away.

He was a roman, stationed in palestine.

A centuria consisted of about 80 to 100 soldiers and was led by an officer called a centurion.

Doubtless he had a pagan upbringing.

This is significant because it underscores that.

Webthe centurion was one the most unlikely persons to amaze jesus.

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