Matthew 8:10

When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

Cross-reference

Matthew 15:28 shows Jesus praising another Gentile's 'great faith' — the same commendation given here.

Matthew 9:2 Parallel

Matthew 9:2 shows Jesus seeing the faith of the paralytic's friends — another example of faith prompting a miraculous response.

Mark 6:6 Contrast

In Mark 6:6, Jesus marvels at unbelief in Nazareth — the opposite reaction to the centurion's great faith here.

Luke 7:9 Parallel

Luke 7:9 is the parallel account, recording the same marvel at the centurion's faith.

Isaiah 56:3 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 56:3 promises foreigners will not be excluded — a prophecy fulfilled by Jesus' acceptance of the centurion's faith.

Luke 17:18 Parallel

Luke 17:18 highlights another foreigner (Samaritan) showing gratitude when Israelites did not — parallels the centurion's exceptional faith here.

1 Kings 8:41 prays that God hears foreigners who seek him, foreshadowing Christ's welcome of the centurion.

2 Chronicles 6:32 repeats Solomon's prayer for foreigners — another OT precedent for Gentile inclusion.

Acts 10:7 Parallel

Acts 10:7 introduces Cornelius, another centurion, whose household receives the Spirit — echoing the Gentile faith and inclusion here.

Luke 24:47 Related theme

Luke 24:47 commands preaching repentance to all nations — the centurion's faith is an early example of Gentile response foreshadowing that mission.

Acts 14:9 Parallel

Acts 14:9 shows Paul perceiving a man's faith for healing — similar to Jesus recognizing the centurion's great faith for his servant.

Luke 5:20 Related theme

Luke 5:20 shows Jesus responding to the faith of the paralytic's friends — another instance where faith prompts his action.

Luke 7:50 Related theme

Luke 7:50 links faith to salvation — a different outcome but the same dynamic of Jesus recognizing faith.