I = I also. authority. Greek. exousia. App-172 . me = myself. and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton in this verse, App-6 . this man = this [soldier]. another: i.e. of the same rank (see App-124 .) = another [soldier]. servant = bondservant. read more
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
many. Used by Figure of speech Euphemismos for Gentiles ( App-6 ), to avoid giving offence at this stage of His ministry. sit down = recline as guests (in eating, or at a feast). and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton the kingdom of heaven. See App-114 . read more
children = sons. Greek. huios . App-108 . (and heirs). A Hebraism, denoting those who were related by any ties of friendship: e.g. followers, learners, inhabitants, &c. outer = the outer. Gr . exoteros. Occ only in Matthew (here, and in Matthew 22:13 , and Matthew 25:30 ). Outside the place where the feast was going on in Matthew 8:11 . weeping and gnashing = the weeping and the grinding. The Articles denoting not a state but a definite occasion and time when this event shall take... read more
hast believed = didst believe. selfsame = that. read more
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
And he saith unto him, I will come and heal him. And the centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof; but only say the word, and may servant shall be healed.The term "servant" in this narrative actually means "bondservant," or slave. See the margin of the English Revised Version (1885). When word was relayed again to the centurion that Jesus would come and heal his servant, he took quick appraisal of the situation, and in a marvelous demonstration... read more
For I also am a man under authority, having under myself soldiers: and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.This magnificent argument from the less to the greater is as fresh and original as it is grand. By implication, he recognized Christ as the Great Commander, the chief authority, not merely of earth but of heaven also, and having under his authority all things, even the things of the unseen creation. read more
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
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 8:8
worthy = fit. Not "worthy" (morally), but "fit" socially. come = enter. read more