Matthew 8:5
And as he entered into Capernaum, there came to him a centurion, beseeching him,
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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 palsied, grievously tormented.
Cross References
Matthew 9:1AND entering into the ship he passed over, and came to his own city.
Matthew 27:54And the centurion, and they that with him were watching Jesus, on seeing the earthquake, and the things that were done, were exceedingly afraid, saying: Truly this was the Son of God.
Mark 15:39And the centurion who was standing near, over against him, seeing that he so cried out and expired, said: Truly this man was the Son of God.
Acts 10:1THERE was a certain man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band;
Acts 23:17Then Paul called one of the centurions to him, and said: Bring this young man to the chief captain; for he has something to tell him.
Acts 27:13And a south wind beginning to blow moderately, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor, and coasted along 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 →