Luke 7:2 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

a certain centurion: viz. the same that the Lord had blessed before (Matthew 8:5-13); i.e. before the calling of the twelve, Matthew 10:1, &c. This second healing of the centurion's bondman took place after the calling of the twelve (Luke 6:13-16). Note the different words and incidents. servant. bondman. Greek. doulos, not "pais" as in Matthew 8:6 (App-108.) and in Luke 7:7 here, for the " pais" might be. "doulos", while the "doulos" need not be a. pais". "Pais" relates to origin, " doulos" to condition, when used of the same person. dear. esteemed, or honoured. Not said of the "pais", and more suitable to " doulos".

Luke 7:2

2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.