Matthew 8:9
“For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
When Jesus heard it, he marvelled,.... Which must be understood of him as man; for as God, nothing could present itself…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I am a man ... - He had full confidence in the ability of Jesus to heal his servant, and requested him simply to give…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 8:5-13
We have here an account of Christ's curing the centurion's servant of a palsy. This was done at Capernaum, where Christ…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
my servant Rather, slave. Observe the centurion's orders, his soldierscome and go, i. e. march when he bids them. His…
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