Bible Strands
Matthew 8:10
When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses His followers immediately after hearing a Gentile centurion describe his own chain of command and submit to Christ's authority.
The words — The verb ἐθαύμασεν (ethaumasen) translates literally as "marveled" or "was struck with wonder."
The thread — This reaction parallels Jesus' amazement at the centurion in Luke 7:9, contrasts with His surprise at unbelief in Mark 6:6, and aligns with His praise of the Canaanite woman's faith in Matthew 15:28.
Why it lands — The text states that Jesus found no one in Israel possessing comparable faith. It therefore requires readers to evaluate whether their own reliance on His word matches the centurion's unhesitating trust.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Matthew 15:28 “O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.
- Luke 7:9 When Jesus heard this, He marveled at the centurion. Turning to the crowd following Him, He said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.”
- Mark 6:6 And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went around from village to village, teaching the people.
- Luke 5:20 When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
- Luke 7:50 And Jesus told the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”