2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
2 There a centurion's servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die.
2 Now a centurion had a servant
2 A Roman captain there had a servant who was on his deathbed. He prized him highly and didn't want to lose him.
2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.
2 At that time the highly valued slave of a Roman officer was sick and near death.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 7:2
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.