Matthew 8:6 NIV

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 8:6

Matthew only. And saying, Lord, my servant ; Revised Version margin, "boy" ( ὁπαῖς μου ), just as in some English-speaking communities "boy" is commonly used for "manservant." In the parallel passage of Luke, the narrative speaks of him as δοῦλος , the message as παῖς . Lieth . Perforce ( βέβληται ). At home ; Revised Version, in the house ; i.e. of the centurion. Sick of the palsy, grievously tormented (cf. 1 Macc. 9:55, 56). "Paralysis with contraction of the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 8:6

Sick of the palsy - See the notes at Matthew 4:24. The particular form which the palsy assumed in this case is not mentioned. It seems it was a violent attack. Perhaps it was the painful form which produced violent “cramps,” and which immediately endangered his life. 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 8:6

servant = young man, in legal relation (like the French garcon) , Greek. pais. See App-108 . lieth = is thrown down. sick of the palsy = paralyzed. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 8:6

And saying, Lord, my servant lieth in the house sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.From Luke, it is plain that this officer came to Christ through the use of intermediaries who also brought testimony of the Jews in regard to the general favor in which this centurion was held by the citizens of Capernaum. This presents no difficulty, for every court of law still holds that what a man does through a duly-constituted agency, he himself actually and legally does. Thus, Christ himself was said... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 8:6

Matthew 8:6. My servant— 'Ο παις μου . In Luke he is called δουλος: whence the writers hinted-at at the end of the last note would draw an argument in proof of the difference of these histories; for as παις sometimes signifies son, they would infer, that this centurion came for the cure of his son; that in Luke for the cure of his servant. This argument, however, is by no means conclusive; for it is plain, from several other passages both in sacred and prophane writers, that παις in the Greek,... 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:1-34

A. Demonstrations of the King’s power 8:1-9:34Matthew described Jesus’ ministry as consisting of teaching, preaching, and healing in Matthew 4:23. Chapters 5-7 record what He taught His disciples: principles of the kingdom. We have the essence of His preaching ministry in Matthew 4:17. Now in Matthew 8:1 to Matthew 9:34 we see His healing ministry. He demonstrated authority over human beings, unseen spiritual powers, and the world of nature. Matthew showed that Jesus’ ability proves that He is... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:5-13

The healing of a centurion’s servant 8:5-13 (cf. Luke 7:1-10) read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:5-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 8:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 8:6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 8:5-13

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 8:6

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 8:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 8:6

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:1-34

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 8:5-13

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