Matthew 8:8 nasb — But the centurion said, "Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the word, and my servant wil…

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"But the centurion said, "Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed."

— Matthew 8:8, NASB

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Matthew 8 — Context

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And when Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, imploring Him,

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and saying, "Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, fearfully tormented."

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Jesus *said to him, "I will come and heal him."

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But the centurion said, "Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed.

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"For I also am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, 'Go!' and he goes, and to another, 'Come!' and he comes, and to my slave, 'Do this!' and he does it."

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Now when Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those who were following, "Truly I say to you, I have not found such great faith with anyone in Israel.

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"I say to you that many will come from east and west, and recline at the table with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven;

Matthew 8:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 8:8 say?
Matthew 8:8 in the NASB reads: “But the centurion said, "Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed.”
Where is Matthew 8:8 in the Bible?
Matthew 8:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verse 8.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 8:8.
What translation should I read Matthew 8:8 in?
Matthew 8:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 8:8?
Matthew 8:8 reads (NASB): “But the centurion said, "Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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