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A Surprising Seeker
Commentators stress the significance of who approached Jesus: a centurion. He was a Roman military officer, a Gentile, and part of an occupying force in Israel. His coming to the Jewish Messiah demonstrates that faith in Jesus transcends all ethnic, social, and professional barriers. As Matthew Henry notes, no one's calling is an excuse for unbelief.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 8:5
18th Century
Theologian
Capernaum. See Barnes Matthew 4:13.
There came unto him a centurion. A centurion was a commander of a hundred men,…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 8:5
Unto him (αυτω). Dative in spite of the genitive absolute εισελθοντος αυτου as in verse 1, a not infrequent Greek idiom, especiall…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 8:4–7
19th Century
Preacher
And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a test…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 8:5
This is Matthew’s second mention of Capernaum (cf. 4:13). In Jesus’ day it was an important garrison town. No Roman legions were posted in Palestin…
John Calvin
On Matthew 8:5
16th Century
Theologian
And when Jesus had entered—Those who think that Matthew and Luke give different narratives are led into a mistake by a mere trifle. The on…
John Gill
On Matthew 8:5
17th Century
Pastor
And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum
Was returned from his journey through Galilee, to the place where he befor…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 8:5–13
17th Century
Minister
This centurion was a Gentile, a Roman soldier. Though he was a soldier, yet he was a godly man. No one's calling or place will be an excuse for unb…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 8:5–13
13th Century
Philosopher
And when he had entered into Capernaum. Here, Christ’s power is shown from His absence. Firstly, the centurion’s piety wi…