Matthew 8:5
And when he had entered into Capernaum, a centurion approached, petitioning him,
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,
In Context
6and saying, “Lord, my servant lies at home paralyzed and badly tormented.”
Cross References
Matthew 9:1And climbing into a boat, he crossed the sea, and he arrived at his own city.
Matthew 27:54Now the centurion and those who were with him, guarding Jesus, having seen the earthquake and the things that were done, were very fearful, saying: “Truly, this was the Son of God.”
Mark 15:39Then the centurion who stood opposite him, seeing that he had expired while crying out in this way, said: “Truly, this man was the Son of God.”
Acts 10:1Now there was a certain man in Caesarea, named Cornelius, a centurion of the cohort which is called Italian,
Acts 23:17And Paul, calling to him one of the centurions, said: “Lead this young man to the tribune. For he has something to tell him.”
Acts 27:13And since the south wind was blowing gently, they thought that they might reach their goal. And after they had set out from Asson, they weighed anchor at Crete.
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 →