Matthew 8:5
And when Jesus was come into Capernaum, a certain captain came to him with a request,
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,
In Context
6Saying, Lord, my servant is ill in bed at the house, with no power in his body, and in great pain.
Cross References
Matthew 9:1And he got into a boat and went across and came to his town.
Matthew 27:54Now the captain and those who were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earth-shock and the things which were done, were in great fear and said, Truly this was a son of God.
Mark 15:39And when the captain, who was near, saw how he gave up his spirit, he said, Truly this man was a son of God.
Acts 10:1Now there was a certain man in Caesarea, named Cornelius, the captain of the Italian band of the army;
Acts 23:17And Paul sent for a captain and said, Take this young man to your chief, for he has news for him.
Acts 27:13And when the south wind came softly, being of the opinion that their purpose might be effected, they let the ship go and went sailing down the side of Crete, very near to the land.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 8:2-5
The Leper Healed. 1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 4 And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. The first verse refers to the close… Read the whole commentary →