Sent unto him elders of the Jews (απεστειλεν προς αυτον πρεσβουτερους των Ιουδαιων). Matthew 8:5 says "the centurion ca…

He sent unto him the elders of the Jews.—The noun has no article. Better, He sent unto Him elders; not as the En…

Titus of Bostra: When He had strengthened His disciples with more perfect teaching, He went to Capernaum to work miracles…

The introductory words provide more than just a transition from the preceding sermon. They suggest another step in the mission Jesus came to fulfil…

And when he heard of Jesus
That he was come, as the Ethiopic version adds, into the city of Capernaum; or of his mir…

Servants should strive to endear themselves to their masters. Masters should take particular care of their servants when they are sick.

We m…