Matthew 8:5
And when he had entered into Capharnaum, there came to him a centurion, beseeching him,
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 lieth at home sick of the palsy, and is grieviously tormented.
Cross References
Matthew 9:1And entering into a boat, he passed over the water and came into his own city.
Matthew 27:54Now the centurion and they that were with him watching Jesus, having seen the earthquake, and the things that were done, were sore afraid, saying: Indeed this was the Son of God.
Mark 15:39And the centurion who stood over against him, seeing that crying out in this manner he had given up the ghost, said: Indeed this man was the son of God.
Acts 10:1And there was a certain man in Caesarea, named Cornelius, a centurion of that which is called the Italian band;
Acts 23:17And Paul, calling to him one of the centurions, said: Bring this young man to the tribune, for he hath some thing to tell him.
Acts 27:13And the south wind gently blowing, thinking that they had obtained their purpose, when they had loosed from Asson, they sailed close by 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 →