Read Full ChapterFor I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes; and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For I also am a man placed under authority, having under myself soldiers. I tell this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come!’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} I{G1473} also{G2532} am{G1510}{(G5748)} a man{G444} set{G5021}{(G5746)} under{G5259} authority{G1849}, having{G2192}{(G5723)} under{G5259} me{G1683} soldiers{G4757}, and{G2532} I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto one{G5129}, Go{G4198}{(G5676)}, and{G2532} he goeth{G4198}{(G5736)}; and{G2532} to another{G243}, Come{G2064}{(G5736)}, and{G2532} he cometh{G2064}{(G5736)}; and{G2532} to my{G3450} servant{G1401}, Do{G4160}{(G5657)} this{G5124}, and{G2532} he doeth{G4160}{(G5719)} it.
Strong's King James
(8) For I also am a man designated by authority, having soldiers under myself and I say to this, 'Go!' and he goes and to another, 'Come!' and he arrives and to my slave, 'Do this!' and he does."
The F.O.G
[8] I understand authority because I live under it and exercise it. I tell one soldier 'Go,' and he goes; another 'Come,' and he comes. I command my servant 'Do this,' and he does it. I know You have even greater authority over sickness and health."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for I also am a man placed under authority, having under myself soldiers, and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Be coming, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doth it.’
Young's Literal Translation
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