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“I represent the power of Rome, and my soldiers recognize my authority as supreme. So dost Thou represent the power of the infinite God, and all created things obey Thy word. Thou canst command the disease to depart, and it shall obey Thee. Speak but the word, and my servant shall be healed.”

The centurion compares human military authority to the supreme power of God to command disease. Describes a narrative dialogue expressing theological belief in divine power over disease.

“As thou hast believed,” Christ said, “so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.” Verse 13 .

Jesus responds to the centurion's faith and heals the servant instantly. This is a narrative account of a miracle performed by Jesus.