Matthew 8:5
As He entered Capernaum a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him
Family 35 New Testament
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 is lying at home paralyzed, being terribly tormented.”
Cross References
Matthew 9:1So getting into the boat He crossed over and came into His own city.
Matthew 27:54Now when the centurion and those with him guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that happened they were scared stiff and said, “This Man really was the Son of God!”
Mark 15:39Well when the centurion, who was standing opposite Him, saw that He breathed out His spirit after giving such a loud shout, he said, “This man really was God's Son!”
Acts 10:1Now there was a certain man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment,
Acts 23:17So Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to the commander, because he has something to tell him.”
Acts 27:13So when the south wind blew gently, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to shore.
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 →