In Luke 7:6, the centurion contradicts the elders' claim of his worthiness by sending friends to say he is unworthy—a direct contrast.

In Luke 7:7, the centurion himself says he is unworthy—contrasting the elders' declaration that he is worthy.

In Luke 4:38, Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law—both involve intercessory healing requests, though here it’s a fever, not a servant.

Acts 10:22 describes Cornelius, another Gentile centurion with a good reputation among Jews—a strong narrative parallel to the centurion here.

Acts 10:22 similarly describes Cornelius, a centurion well spoken of by all the Jewish people — echoing this centurion's reputation.