A centuria consisted of about 80 to 100 soldiers and was led by an officer called a centurion.

Webthe centurion, a gentile and a roman soldier, exhibits a faith that surpasses that of anyone jesus has encountered in israel.

He was a gentile.

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When jesus heard this remarkable expression of the centurion’s humble faith, he marveled at him.

He was a roman, stationed in palestine.

This is significant because it underscores that.

Webrecognizing the centurion’s unwavering belief, jesus grants his request.

Doubtless he had a pagan upbringing.

Webthe romans placed a centuria there, a subdivision of a roman legion.

He utters the healing words, and at that very moment, the servant is healed, miles away.

Webhe understood that jesus had that same authority over life and death.

Webthe centurion was one the most unlikely persons to amaze jesus.

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