SCRIPTURE COMMENTARY #209
And the servant of a certain centurion who was dear to him, being sick, was ready to die. And when he had heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the ancients of the Jews, desiring him to come and heal his servant. And when they came to Jesus, they besought him earnestly, saying to him: "He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him." (Luke 7:2-4)
THE POWER OF INTERCESSION: The centurion interceded for his servant, and the ancients prayed our Lord to grant the centurion's petition. These prayers were not made in vain, for Jesus yielded to them, and cured the servant.
[From 'A Practical Commentary on Holy Scripture' by Bishop Knecht, D.D.] (1899 Douay-Rheims Bible)
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