Sick of the palsy - See the notes at Matthew 4:24. The particular form which the palsy assumed in this case is not mentioned. It seems it was a violent attack. Perhaps it was the painful form which produced violent “cramps,” and which immediately endangered his life.
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Matthew 8:6
6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.