Luke 7:8

For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

Cross-reference

Matthew 8:9 Parallel

Matthew 8:9 gives the identical centurion statement from the parallel account, confirming the same event and wording about authority and command.

Acts 23:23 Parallel

In Acts 23:23, a commander issues orders to centurions — showing the chain of authority the centurion refers to.

Acts 24:23 Parallel

In Acts 24:23, a centurion is ordered to guard Paul with some freedom, showing a centurion acting under authority like the centurion in Luke 7:8 describes himself.