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Humility in Action
Commentators highlight the centurion's profound humility. As a Roman officer, he had significant authority, yet he felt unworthy as a Gentile to approach Jesus directly. Instead, he sent respected Jewish elders to make his request, demonstrating a deep reverence for Jesus that went beyond mere curiosity.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 7:3
Sent unto him elders of the Jews (απεστειλεν προς αυτον πρεσβουτερους των Ιουδαιων). Matthew 8:5 says "the centurion ca…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 7:3
19th Century
Bishop
He sent unto him the elders of the Jews.—The noun has no article. Better, He sent unto Him elders; not as the En…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 7:3
The introductory words provide more than just a transition from the preceding sermon. They suggest another step in the mission Jesus came to fulfil…
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John Gill
On Luke 7:3
17th Century
Pastor
And when he heard of Jesus
That he was come, as the Ethiopic version adds, into the city of Capernaum; or of his mir…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 7:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Servants should strive to endear themselves to their masters. Masters should take particular care of their servants when they are sick.
We m…