Matthew 8:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 8:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 8:8 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 8:8 — KJV
“The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.”
— Matthew 8:8 (KJV)
Matthew 8:8 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 8:8
“Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 8:8: centurion, lord, worthy
“Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 8:8: worthy, come, word
“Then Judah came near unto him, and said, Oh my lord, let thy servant, I pray thee, speak a word in my lord's ears, and let not thine anger burn against thy servant: for thou art even as Pharaoh.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 8:8: lord, speak, word
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Lo, I come unto thee in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with thee, and believe thee for ever. And Moses told the words of the people unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 8:8: lord, come, speak
“And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 8:8: answered, lord, word
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