But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
12. But the children of the kingdom Why does he call those persons children of the kingdom, who were nothing less than children of Abraham? for those who are aliens from the faith have no right to be considered a part of God’s flock.
Here stood a soldier, a Roman, a Gentile, dwelling among the Jews as a badge of their subjection, yet godly and zealous. Christ received him and favored him; therein He teaches us to do good even to our enemies and shows Himself a light to the Gentiles as well as the glory of Israel. Grace conquers where it is least expected and proves itself more than a conqueror.
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Commenting on Matthew 8:5-13
And Jesus said unto the centurion,.... Christ having finished the digression, returns an answer to the centurion, agreeably to his desire, saying to him, go thy way; not as displeased with him, but as granting his request: for it follows, and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee.