Matthew 8:6 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)6 “Sir, my slave-boy is at home sick in bed with a paralyzing disease and in serious pain.” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17696 and saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition6 And saying, Lord, my servant boy is lying at the house paralyzed and distressed with intense pains. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)6 and saying, Lord, my servant lieth in the house sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible6 pleading with him, “Lord, my servant is flat on his back at home, paralyzed, and his suffering is awful.” Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version6 and saying, "Lord, my servant lies at home paralyzed and badly tormented." Ver Capítulo |
[In this state] there cannot be [such distinctions as] Greek [i.e., Gentile] and Jew; circumcised people and non-circumcised people; barbarian and Scythian [Note: These last two words refer to foreigners whose language was unintelligible and who were uncivilized heathens], or slave and free person; but Christ is all [that is important] and [He is] in all [of His people].
And those slaves who have believing masters should not despise them, since they are [Christian] brothers, but rather they should serve them all the more [faithfully]. For those [masters] who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved [by them and God]. Teach and exhort people regarding these things.
[Upon His arrival] they brought to Him a man afflicted with a paralytic disease, [being carried on his cot. See Mark 2:3]. When Jesus saw [the evidence of] their faith [i.e., the man’s four friends breaking open the roof and lowering him through it. See Mark 2:4-5], He said to the paralytic, “Son, cheer up, your sins are forgiven.”