Luke 7:9
When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
Cross-reference
Matthew 8:10
Parallel
In Matthew 8:10, the same event is recorded: Jesus marvels at the centurion's faith, calling it unmatched in Israel.
Matthew 15:28
Parallel
In Matthew 15:28, Jesus again praises a Gentile's faith ('great is your faith'), echoing the centurion's example.
Romans 3:1–3
Contrast
Romans 3:1-3 notes Israel's advantage (oracles of God) yet some were unfaithful—parallel to Jesus finding greater faith outside Israel.
Psalm 147:20
Contrast
Psalm 147:20 notes other nations don't know God's rules—contrast with the centurion who had faith without the law.
Romans 9:4
Contrast
Romans 9:4 lists Israel's privileges (adoption, covenants, law)—highlighting what they had, contrasting with the centurion's faith.
Romans 9:5
Contrast
Romans 9:5 states Christ came from Israel—the ultimate privilege, yet Jesus found more faith in a Gentile than in Israel.