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Matthew 8:10

What does Matthew 8:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 8:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 8:10 means

Jesus is astounded by the centurion's faith, expressing His amazement and declaring that He has never encountered such great faith among anyone in Israel. This highlights the paradox that a Gentile, often considered outside the covenant, displayed a deeper understanding and trust in Jesus' power than many of the chosen people. His marvel underscores the rarity and profundity of the centurion's spiritual insight.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And when Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when these words came to the ears of Jesus he was surprised, and said to those who came after him, Truly I say to you, I have not seen such great faith, no, not in Israel.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Jesus having heard, did wonder, and said to those following, `Verily I say to you, not even in Israel so great faith have I found;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Jesus hearing this, marvelled; and said to them that followed him. Amen I say to you, I have not found so great faith in Israel.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And when Jesus heard it, he wondered, and said to those who followed, Verily I say unto you, Not even in Israel have I found so great faith.

Context

This verse is a crucial turning point, where Jesus praises the centurion's faith after his explanation in the previous verse. This commendation sets the stage for Jesus' subsequent teaching about the Kingdom of Heaven's expansion to include Gentiles, directly contrasting Jewish expectations and defining what true saving faith looks like, regardless of background.

v.9For I also am a man under authority, having under myself soldiers: and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

v.10This passage

v.11And I say unto you, that many shall come from the east and the west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 5:20

    And seeing their faith, he said, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.

  • Mark 6:6

    And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages teaching.

  • Luke 7:9

    And when Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned and said unto the multitude that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

  • Matthew 15:28

    Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it done unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was healed from that hour.

  • Luke 7:50

    And he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

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