When he came into Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking him for help,
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 8:5 in context
Matthew 8:2–8
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Behold, a leper came to him and worshiped him, saying, “Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean.”
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Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I want to. Be made clean.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
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Jesus said to him, “See that you tell nobody; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”
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When he came into Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking him for help,
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saying, “Lord, my servant lies in the house paralyzed, grievously tormented.”
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Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.”
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The centurion answered, “Lord, I’m not worthy for you to come under my roof. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
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