Matthew 8:8 - Exposition

The (Revised Version, and the ) centurion answered and said . His reply as reported in Matthew is almost verbally the same as his second message in Luke, save for the important addition there of his unworthiness to come. Lord, I am not worthy ( ἱκανός ); Matthew 3:11 , note. That thou shouldest come under my roof. "My," probably emphatic: however thou mayest honour others. But speak the word only ; but only say the word (Revised Version); ἀλλὰ μόνον εἰπὲ λόγῳ . Only say with a single word what is to be done, and it shall be done (cf. Matthew 3:16 ). And my servant shall be healed ( ἰαθήσεται ); Matthew 4:23 , note.