Luke 7:3 meaning and explanation
When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to ask Him to come and heal his servant.
Luke 7:3, Berean Standard Bible
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The centurion is a Roman officer stationed in Capernaum, a Gentile commanding Jewish elders to intercede with Jesus. Luke shows the surprising shape of faith here: a foreigner who loves the nation and built their synagogue sends respected local leaders to plead for a dying servant.
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