71 When He had completed all His discourse in the hearing of the people , He went to Capernaum . 2 And a centurion's slave , who was highly regarded by him, was sick and about to die . 3 When he heard about Jesus , he sent some Jewish elders asking Him to come and save the life of his slave . 4 When they came to Jesus , they earnestly implored Him, saying , "He is worthy for You to grant this to him; 5 for he loves our nation and it was he who built us our synagogue ."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 7:1-5
Commentary on Luke 7:1-10
(Read Luke 7:1-10)
Servants should study to endear themselves to their masters. Masters ought to take particular care of their servants when they are sick. We may still, by faithful and fervent prayer, apply to Christ, and ought to do so when sickness is in our families. The building places for religious worship is a good work, and an instance of love to God and his people. Our Lord Jesus was pleased with the centurion's faith; and he never fails to answer the expectations of that faith which honours his power and love. The cure soon wrought and perfect.