Definition: And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, [so] be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.
Explanation: Okay, letโs break down that verse! Here's a simple explanation: โMatthew 8:13 And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, [so] be it done unto thee.โ What it means in plain language: Jesus is telling a soldier โ letโs call him a centurion โ to leave immediately. He's saying, โGo your way now, and do what you believe.โ The "So" part is key. Itโs a magical phrase that adds a really important twist. It means that โ the result of his belief โ will happen. In simpler terms: Jesus wants to show the soldier that his faith in him (and in God) has worked, and that he'll experience a positive outcome because of it. Itโs about more than just physical healing. The verse speaks to the power of faith โ believing in something can lead to unexpected good things happening! Itโs a reminder that our belief can have a powerful effect on our lives. Basically, Jesus is saying, "Believe in me, and I'll do what you ask." Do you want me to explain any part of this verse in more detail? Perhaps youโd like to know: What the context of this story might mean? How it relates to other stories in the Bible?