Albert Barnes Commentary Matthew 8:6

"and saying, Lord, my servant lieth in the house sick of the palsy, grievously tormented." — Matthew 8:6 (ASV)

Sick of the palsy. See Barnes (Matthew 4:24).

The particular form which the palsy assumed is not mentioned. It seems it was a violent attack. Perhaps it was the painful form which produced violent cramps, and which immediately endangered his life.