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A Model of Compassionate Care
Commentators highlight the centurion's remarkable character. As a Roman soldier, he showed profound compassion for his servant, keeping him at home and personally seeking Jesus's help. Scholars like Matthew Henry and Charles Spurgeon see this as a powerful example for believers to care for those in their charge—family, employees, or others—and to bring their needs to Christ in prayer.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 8:6
18th Century
Theologian
Sick of the palsy. See Barnes (Matthew 4:24).
The particular form which the palsy assumed is not mentioned. It seems it …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 8:6
Grievously tormented (δεινως βασανιζομενος). Participle present passive from root βασανος (). The boy (παις), slave (δουλος,[Refer…
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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On Matthew 8:6
On “Lord,” see comment on 7:21–23. The servant of this centurion had a form of paralysis, though we do not know its precise nature. Jesus’ response…
John Gill
On Matthew 8:6
17th Century
Pastor
And saying, Lord, my servant lies at home
It would be a difficulty whether it was a son or a servant he was so conce…
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…