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and saying, "Lord, my servant lies in the house paralyzed, grievously tormented."
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Sick of the palsy. See Barnes (Matthew 4:24).
The particular form which the palsy assumed is not mentioned. It seems it …
Grievously tormented (δεινως βασανιζομενος). Participle present passive from root βασανος (). The boy (παις), slave (δουλος,[Refer…
19th Century
Anglican
My servant—The Greek word used here can mean either “servant” or “boy.” The first meaning is more common and is c…
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Baptist
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…
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
And when he had entered into Capernaum. Here, Christ’s power is shown from His absence. Firstly, the centurion’s piety wi…
