Pentecost Season · Year C
Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 4, 2028
Overview & Insights
“I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.” (Luke 7:9)
A Roman centurion, loved by the Jewish elders for building their synagogue, sends word asking Jesus to heal his dying servant without needing to come under his roof. Jesus marvels at the centurion's confidence in his authority and heals the servant at a distance, praising a faith he had not found in Israel.
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Commentary
Luke 7 Commentary: The Sick Healed, the Dead Raised Enduring Word · David Guzik
Guzik covers the centurion's servant and Jesus' amazement at his faith.
Luke 7:9 Commentaries BibleHub
Gathers classic commentators on Jesus' statement that he has not found such faith in Israel.
Luke 7 - Gill's Exposition StudyLight
Gill's detailed notes on the centurion's humility and authority.
Luke 7 Commentary Precept Austin
A verse-by-verse, cross-reference-heavy study of the healing and the widow of Nain story that follows.
Commentary on Luke 7:1-10 Working Preacher
Explores why a representative of Roman occupation is praised so highly for his faith.
Background & Word Study
Luke course Enter the Bible
An overview of Luke's Gospel that frames the centurion story within Jesus' Galilean ministry.
Luke BibleProject
Shows where this healing sits within Luke's larger narrative design.
Luke 7:9 Interlinear BibleHub
Gives the Greek word for word behind Jesus' statement about the centurion's faith.
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