And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

LUKE 7:10KJV
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Luke 7:10 (KJV)

What does Luke 7:10 mean?

Luke 7:10 describes how the people who had been sent to Jesus returned to the centurion’s house and discovered that the servant who had been sick was now completely well. The verse shows that the healing Jesus spoke about had truly happened, just as he said it would.

In this scene, Jesus is not physically present at the house; he heals the servant from a distance after being asked by the centurion’s messengers. The verse confirms the outcome of Jesus’ words: when the messengers arrive back, they find the servant restored to health, which demonstrates the authority and power of Jesus’ command even from afar.

The Greek behind Luke 7:10

  • The word for “whole” is ὑγιαίνοντα (hygianonta), often understood as “healthy” or “restored to soundness.” This highlights that the servant was not just a little better but fully healed.
  • The word for “servant” is δοῦλον (doulon), meaning a bondservant or slave. This shows the centurion’s concern was for someone of low status, which is significant in the story.
  • The word for “sick” is ἀσθενήσαντα (asthenēsanta), meaning “having been ill” or “weak.” The contrast between this word and “whole” emphasizes the completeness of the healing.

Why Luke 7:10 matters

  • Luke 7:10 confirms that Jesus’ authority is effective even at a distance, which is a key point in the wider story about faith and Jesus’ power.
  • The verse shows the reliability of Jesus’ word: what he promises happens, even when he is not physically present.
  • This moment wraps up the centurion’s story, underlining the importance of faith and the compassion Jesus shows to those who trust in him, regardless of social status.

Where else these words appear

“whole” Greek G5198 · used in 12 verses

  • Luke 5:31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.
  • 1 Timothy 6:3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
  • Titus 1:13 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

“returning” Greek G5290 · used in 35 verses

  • Mark 14:40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again,(for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.
  • Luke 10:17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.
  • Acts 8:25 And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.

“sick” Greek G770 · used in 35 verses

  • Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
  • John 11:3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.
  • 1 Corinthians 8:11 And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?

“sent” Greek G3992 · used in 80 verses

  • Matthew 2:8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
  • John 7:18 He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
  • Acts 19:31 And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.