Matthew 8:7
What does Matthew 8:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Matthew 8:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Matthew 8:7 means
Jesus responds directly and simply to the centurion's plea, stating His intention to come to the centurion’s house to heal his servant. This immediate willingness to personally intervene and enter a Gentile home, which would have rendered a Jew ceremonially unclean, demonstrates Jesus' profound compassion and His readiness to extend His healing power without regard for social or religious barriers of the time. His affirmation is direct and positive.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And he saith unto him, I will come and heal him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And he saith unto him, I will come and heal him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And he said to him, I will come and make him well.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Jesus saith to him, `I, having come, will heal him.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Jesus saith to him: I will come and heal him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Jesus says to him, I will come and heal him.
Context
Jesus' offer to go to the centurion's house immediately follows the centurion's request for help, setting the stage for one of the most remarkable expressions of faith in the Gospels. This unexpected offer also provides the perfect opportunity for the centurion to articulate his unique understanding of Jesus' authority, leading to Jesus' marvel in the subsequent verses.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 7:6
And 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 come under my roof:
- Matthew 9:18
While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
- Mark 5:23
and beseecheth him much, saying, My little daughter is at the point of death: I pray thee, that thou come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be made whole, and live.
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