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Matthew 8:7
“I will go and heal him,” Jesus replied.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks to the Roman centurion who has just requested healing for his paralyzed servant. This declaration occurs immediately after the centurion’s plea in Matthew 8:6 and before the centurion’s follow-up statement in Matthew 8:8.
The words — The Greek phrase ἐλθὼν θεραπεύσω (elthōn therapeusō) literally means "having come, I will heal." It highlights Jesus’ immediate intention to act upon the centurion’s request.
The thread — This moment parallels other narratives where Jesus is urgently asked to come to a sick or dying person, such as Luke 7:6, Matthew 9:18, and Mark 5:23.
Why it lands — The text records Jesus’ direct commitment to visit and heal before the centurion speaks again. It requires the reader to note that Jesus’ willingness to go precedes the centurion’s declaration of unworthiness.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.
Cross-references
- Luke 7:6 So Jesus went with them. But when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends with the message: “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy to have You come under my roof.
- Matthew 9:18 While Jesus was saying these things, a synagogue leader came and knelt before Him. “My daughter has just died,” he said. “But come and place Your hand on her, and she will live.”
- Mark 5:23 and pleaded with Him urgently, “My little daughter is near death. Please come and place Your hands on her, so that she will be healed and live.”