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Jesus went with them. When he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, "Lord, don`t trouble yourself, for I am not worthy for you to come under my roof.
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A Portrait of Humility
Commentators emphasize the centurion's second message as an act of profound humility. After asking Jesus to come, he sends friends to stop Him, declaring, "I am not worthy." Scholars explain this wasn't a change of heart, but a deep recognition of his own unworthiness in the presence of Christ's greatness.
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Went with them (επορευετο συν αυτοις). Imperfect indicative middle. He started to go along with them.
Now …
19th Century
Anglican
Then Jesus went with them.—Literally, And Jesus was going with them.
The centurion sent friends to him.—The preci…
It seems strange that at this point, having invited Jesus to come, the centurion now sends a second group of “friends” to express his sense of unwo…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Jesus went with them The elders of the Jews, towards the centurion's house, after hearing their request, and th…
Presbyterian
Servants should strive to endear themselves to their masters. Masters should take particular care of their servants when they are sick.
We m…
