Matthew 8:10 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:5-13

The centurion. We take this to be the centurion also mentioned by Luke (7.). The points of agreement in the narratives are too remarkable and too numerous to be taken to apply to separate persons. The narratives are harmonized upon the principle of personation common in the sacred writings (see e.g. 2 Samuel 1:15 compared with 2 Samuel 4:10 , and Acts 9:23 , Acts 9:24 with 2 Corinthians 11:32 ). Let us consider the centurion's faith and its reward. I. HIS FAITH , 1 . ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:5-17

Miracles at Capernaum. I. HEALING OF THE CENTURION 'S SERVANT . 1 . The centurion. He was a soldier and a Gentile; he had been brought up in heathenism, and had lived among the temptations inseparable from a military life. His example and that of Cornelius show us that there were devout men among Gentile soldiers, as there are many good Christian men among soldiers now. Temptations may be great, but the grace of God is greater; we can serve him acceptably in any lawful... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:10

When (Revised Version, add when ) Jesus heard it, he marvelled . Contrast "and he marvelled because of their unbelief" ( Mark 6:6 ). We read in John 2:24 , John 2:25 , "But Jesus did not trust himself unto them, for that he knew all men, and because he needed not that any one should bear witness concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man." Yet here our Lord marvels at the character of the centurion. How can we reconcile these two statements? As yet not fully, for the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:10

A faith that caused surprise. "That upon which the Son of God fastened. as worthy of admiration was not the centurion's benevolence, nor his perseverance, but his faith. And so speaks the whole New Testament, giving a special dignity to faith." Our Lord found something unusual in this man's faith, which he contrasts with the faith he had already observed. Evidently this man had risen above the common ides or' faith, as a sort of magical influence, which required some personal touch, or the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 8:10

When Jesus heard it, he marveled - He wondered at it, or he deemed it remarkable.I have not found so great faith - The word “faith,” here, means “confidence” or belief that Christ had power to heal his servant. It does not of “necessity” imply that he had saving faith; though, from the connection and the spirit manifested, it seems probable that he had. If this was so, then he was the first Gentile convert to Christianity, and was a very early illustration of what was more clearly revealed... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:5-13

BACK IN GALILEE48. Centurion’s servant; widow’s son (Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-17)Back in Capernaum, a Roman centurion asked Jesus to heal one of his servants who was dying. However, he did not expect Jesus to come to his house. Being an army officer, he operated in a system of authority where he needed only to give a command and it was carried out. He believed that Jesus carried the authority of God, and he needed only to say the word and the servant would be healed (Matthew 8:5-9; Luke... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 8:10

marvelled. Only two things that the Lord marvelled at: (1) faith (here); (2) unbelief (Mark 6:6 ). Verily. Only Matthew uses this Aramaic word here (supplementary). See note on Matthew 5:18 . no, not = not even. Greek. oude . Related to ou. App-105 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 8:10

And when Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.The centurion's faith contrasted sharply with the lack of it in the Jewish leaders who, although they should have been the first to recognize Christ and believe on him, were nevertheless his carping critics and sworn enemies. Jesus' first comment was directed toward that shameful and tragic condition. It was, then and there, announced by Jesus that the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 8:10

Matthew 8:10. He marvelled— Our Lord's conduct on this occasion by no means implies that he was ignorant before either of the centurion's faith, or of the grounds on which it was built; he knew all fully, before the man spake one word; but he was struck with admiration at the noble notion which this heathen Roman captain had conceived of his power; the passion of admiration being excited by the greatest and most beautiful of any object, as well as by its novelty: Jesus expressed his admiration... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:1-17

1. Jesus’ ability to heal 8:1-17This first group of four miracle events apparently all happened on the same day (Matthew 8:16). read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:5-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:5-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 8:10

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:5-13

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 8:10

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 8:10

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 8:10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:1-17

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