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And Jesus saith to him: I will come and heal him.
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In every other instance, He has acted in line with the wishes of those who have made requests; however, in this situation, He directly addresses the centurion’s request and not only assures him of healing but also promises to visit his home. By doing this, He aims to highlight the centurion’s commendable qualities. Had He merely instructed, “Go, that your servant may be healed,” we would have remained unaware of the centurion’s virtues. A similar approach was taken with the Syrophoenician woman, though in an opposite manner. Here, without needing an invitation, He voluntarily pledges to come to the centurion’s home to illustrate his faith and profound humility. Conversely, to the Syrophoenician woman, He declines to offer what she seeks, leaving her in a state of apparent hopelessness. As a skilled and insightful healer, He knows how to draw out strengths through opposite actions. Thus, He unveils the centurion’s faith through His willing promise to visit, while the woman’s faith is brought to light through delay and denial. In a parallel situation with Abraham, He stated, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?” (Genesis 18:17), revealing His love and concern for the inhabitants of Sodom. Likewise, those sent to rescue Lot were instructed not to delay in joining him, so that we might grasp the depth of the righteous man’s extraordinary compassion."},{"author-name":"John Cassian","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88e1dc7e78105e5ac80c2_John%20Cassian.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":5,"exegesis-text":"The Lord recognized that a single word from Him could restore the centurion's servant, yet He expressed His readiness to visit the man's home, stating, \\"I will come and heal him.\\""},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"Why does He choose to proclaim His intention to arrive, despite not being formally invited into the house? It is because He was aware in advance that the individual already had faith in Him as God, and He desired for this profound belief to be revealed to those who were in attendance. Consider the following."},{"author-name":"Nicephoros (Theotokis)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8958407451968d9c204fb_Nicephoros%20(Theotokis).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":18,"exegesis-text":"Do you recognize the profound difference between God's grace and human favor? For a mere token of goodwill from a person, do you lower yourself repeatedly to the ground? Do you constantly implore and vow to express gratitude, only to receive condescension as a reward? A person complicates the process of your request, intending to showcase their generosity; they delay their response to heighten your longing and enhance the situation; they enlist numerous intermediaries so that one act of kindness can create many obligations, and only when they see that their generosity will surely be met with gratitude do they extend their hand in kindness. Such dynamics are absent in God's gracious gifts. The God-Man, upon hearing about the centurion's distress, acted without hesitation to heal his servant. Reflect on the immeasurable wisdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, who orchestrates humanity's salvation through contrasting images. He demonstrated the Canaanite woman's faith by initially denying her request: “It is not good to take away the bread of the children and throw it to the dogs” (Matthew 15:26); yet, to the centurion, He readily promised, “I will come and heal him.” The humble Canaanite displayed her unwavering faith, acknowledging, “Yes, Lord, for even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table” (Matthew 15:27); while the centurion, whose request was heard before he even spoke, articulated words that revealed his profound faith and deep respect."},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The compassionate Savior recognized the centurion's faith and sought to make it known to everyone, addressing the man's request by assuring him not only of healing but also of His visit to his home. He came to restore him and proceeded to his dwelling."},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Jesus accompanied them, not due to the synagogue leaders deeming this centurion deserving of such an honor, but driven by His compassion and boundless love for those who endure suffering."},{"author-name":"Lopuchin A.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c891400ee1341634d2276d_Lopuchin%20A.P..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Christ promptly replied to their plea, saying, “I will come and heal him.” However, as they traveled, they encountered other messengers sent by a modest and devout centurion. 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Here, without any solicitation, He willingly promises to visit, that the faith and profound humility of the centurion may be demonstrated, while to the Phoenician woman, He initially withholds His favor, leaving her in a state of despair (Matthew 15:28). As a wise and discerning Healer, He adeptly draws forth contrasting outcomes from varying circumstances. Thus, the centurion’s faith is unveiled through His gracious promise to come, whereas the woman's faith is brought to light through a prolonged period of denial. How does the centurion respond? One might anticipate his joy at having such an unexpected and divine Visitor."},{"author-name":"Bogolepow D.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"From the Mount of Beatitudes, Jesus journeyed to Capernaum. In this city, there was a centurion who held his servant dear, yet the servant was gravely ill. Upon learning that Jesus had arrived, the centurion sought to appeal to Him for healing. However, as a Gentile, he felt unworthy to approach Jesus directly; instead, he sent Jewish elders as his ambassadors to plead on his behalf. They earnestly petitioned Jesus, highlighting the centurion's goodwill towards the Jewish community and the many kindnesses he had extended to them. Jesus agreed to accompany them.\\n\\nThe centurion displayed extraordinary faith and humility, qualities rarely seen among Gentiles. When he learned that Jesus was nearing his home, he sent friends to convey a message to the Lord: \\"Do not trouble Yourself, Lord, for I am not worthy to have You come under my roof... Just say the word, and my servant will be healed. Your powerful command will inevitably reach its target; just as the soldiers under my authority obey my orders without question, so too shall the forces of evil depart from my servant at Your command, for You are the Prince of life and death.\\" \\n\\nJesus was taken aback by the depth of faith displayed by the Gentile, proclaiming that such belief was not found even in Israel. To this, Christ added, as recorded by St. Matthew, the prophecy that many Gentiles would demonstrate greater faith and would enter the kingdom of God, while the sons of the kingdom from the Old Testament would be cast out. Subsequently, the Lord granted the centurion’s request, and at that very hour, the servant was restored to health, so that when the messengers returned, they found him already well."},{"author-name":"Alexander Gorsky","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8884037c1e1c51e1332e2_Alexander%20Gorsky.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The Lord soon arrived in the city alongside the newly chosen apostles. Awaiting them was a remarkable gathering that astonished the Lord Himself, during which the apostles received important instruction for their forthcoming ministry. A Roman centurion residing there had a beloved servant who was gravely ill. Although he was not of the Jewish faith by birth, he held the Jewish religious practices in high regard and even constructed a synagogue for the Jews in Capernaum. He might have been a convert, albeit one of a lesser status. News of the Lord's miraculous deeds reached him, and he recognized their authenticity, marveling at the power that underpinned those wonders. Desiring to aid his ailing servant but lacking traditional resources, he remained hopeful in Jesus’ healing ability yet felt too unworthy as a Gentile to personally request that the Lord come to his home. Unfamiliar with the true nature of his Lord, he judged Him based on the attitudes of other Jews, who typically avoided contact with Gentiles. Ultimately, perceiving the urgency of the situation, he sought help from the Jewish elders on his behalf. When the Lord responded to the summons, the centurion, fully aware of his unworthiness and anchored in faith, conveyed through his friends a request that the Divine Healer not trouble Himself further, for he believed that a mere word from Him would suffice to heal the sick, just as he issued commands to his soldiers. No one before had expressed such profound faith in the Lord's divine authority—this, coming from a Gentile. The Lord granted the request of the faithful and declared to the apostles, “I have not found such great faith even in Israel,” adding that many would come from the East and West to share in the kingdom of heaven with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, while the natural heirs of the kingdom, the Jews, would be cast into outer darkness."}]}
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