Jesus said, “I will come and heal him.”
Parallel translations
- WEB Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.”
- KJV And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.
- BSB “I will go and heal him,” Jesus replied.
- NKJV And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.”
- NASB Jesus *said to him, “I will come and heal him.”
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Quick answer
Jesus immediately offered to come and heal the servant. His ready willingness reveals his compassion and his authority over sickness.
Overview
Without hesitation, Jesus responds, 'I will come and heal him,' showing his readiness to meet the centurion's need. His willingness to enter a Gentile's home anticipates the breaking down of barriers between Jew and Gentile in the gospel. The offer also prompts the centurion's astonishing reply about Jesus' authority.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Luke 7:6Jesus went with them. When he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I am not worthy for you to come under my roof.
- Matt 9:18–19While he told these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.”
- Mark 5:23–24and begged him much, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Please come and lay your hands on her, that she may be made healthy, and live.”
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