Bible Commentary

When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. 9. he marvelled at him ] The only other place where the astonishment of Jesus is recorded is astonishment … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:9”

For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth [it.] 8. For I also ] This assigns the reason why he made the request. He was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:8”

Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. 7 . say in a word ] The centurion had clearly heard how Jesus, by His mere fiat, had healed the son of the ‘courtier’ at Capernaum (Joh 4:46-54). The attempt to make these … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:7”

Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: 6. when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:6”

For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue. 5. he loveth our nation ] This shews that the centurion was a Gentile, probably a proselyte of the gate (though the term was invented later), i.e. one of those who embraced Judaism on the whole, but without becoming a ‘proselyte of righteousness’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:5”

And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: 4. instantly ] i.e. urgently, as in the phrase “continuing instant in prayer.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges They besought him instantly – Urgently or earnestly. He was worthy – The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:4”

And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant. 3. when he heard of Jesus ] Rather, having heard about Jesus. he sent unto him the elders ] Rather, elders ( Zekanim), with no article. These ‘elders’ were doubtless … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:3”

And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. 2. a certain centurion ’ s servant ] Literally, “slave” The word used by St Matthew (pais) might mean son, but is clearly also used for servant (like the Latin puer). A centurion is a captain; under him is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:2”

Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. Luk 7:1-10 . Healing of the Centurion’s Servant. 1. in the audience ] i.e. in the hearing. he entered into Capernauni ] See Mat 8:5-13. This was now His temporary home. The incident occurred as He was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:1”

But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built a house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great. 49. upon the earth ] In St Matthew, more graphically, “ upon the sand;” e.g. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:49”