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Those who were sent, returning to the house, found that the servant who had been sick was well.
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An Immediate and Perfect Cure
Commentators note that the servant was found completely "whole." The healing was not partial or gradual but immediate and perfect, occurring the moment Jesus declared it. As Matthew Henry states, the cure was "soon accomplished and was perfect," demonstrating the absolute authority and power in Christ's word.
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Luke
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Whole (υγιαινοντα). Sound, well. See Lu 5:31.
19th Century
Anglican
Found the servant whole.—Note Saint Luke’s characteristic use, as in Luke 5:31, of a technical term for “healthy” or “con…
Jesus is not criticizing the faith he has found among Jews but rather says that not even in Israel has he found such faith as in this centurion. Th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they that were sent Both the elders of the Jews, and the friends of the centurion:
returning …
Presbyterian
Servants should strive to endear themselves to their masters. Masters should take particular care of their servants when they are sick.
We m…
