Matthew 8:5 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, Capernaum - See Matthew 4:13.

A centurion - Εκατονταρχος. A Roman military officer who had the command of one hundred men.

Matthew 8:5

5 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,