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Selected Verse: Luke 7:2 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
Lu 7:2 |
King James |
And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Who was dear unto him - That is, he was valuable, trusty, and honored. |
Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Centurion (ἑκατοντάρχου)
From ἕκατον, a hundred, and ἄρχω, to command. Commander of a hundred men. Mark uses κεντυρίων, a Graecized form of the Latin word centurio. A centuria was originally a division consisting of a hundred things of a kind; and thence came to mean any division, whether consisting of a hundred or not. In military language it meant a division of troops, a company, not necessarily of a hundred, the captain of which was called centurio. The numbers of a century varied from about fifty to a hundred. The Roman legion consisted of ten cohorts or σπεῖραι, bands, as" the Italian band," of which Cornelius was a centurion (Act 10:1). The commanders of these cohorts were called chiliarchs, or chief captains (Joh 18:12, Rev.). Each cohort contained six centuries, or companies, of which the commanders were called centurions. The duty of the centurion was chiefly confined to the regulation of his own corps, and the care of the watch. The badge of his office was the vitis, or vine-stock. He wore a short tunic, and was also known by letters on the crest of his helmet. Dean Howson ("Companions of St. Paul") remarks on the favorable impression left upon the mind by the officers of the Roman army mentioned in the New Testament, and cites, besides the centurion in this passage, the one at the cross, and Julius, who escorted Paul to Rome. See Act 10:1.
Servant (δοῦλος)
A bond-servant. Matthew has παῖς, a servant, which occurs also at Luk 7:7.
Dear (ἔντιμος)
Lit. held in honor or value. It does not necessarily imply an affectionate relation between the master and the servant, though such may well have existed. It may mean only that he was a valuable servant. See on Pe1 2:4. In this case Luke omits the mention of the disease, which is given by Matthew.
Beseeching (ἐρωτῶν)
Too strong. Better asking, as Rev. The word to beseech (παρακαλέω) occurs in the next verse. See on Mat 15:23.
Heal (διασώσῃ)
Better as Rev., save. See on Luk 6:19. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
A certain centurion's servant - See this miracle explained on Mat 8:5-13 (note). |
19 And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.
23 But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.
4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
12 Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,
1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
5 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,
6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.
7 And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.
8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.
9 For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.
12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
13 And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.