<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">8:5&nbsp;</span><i style="font-size: 12pt;">And when he was entering into Capernaum, there came to him a centurion, begging him</i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- &quot;There came&quot; is a poor translation. The Greek word is related to that translated 'worship' in 8:2. The parallel is thus drawn between the socially isolated and poverty stricken leper, and the wealthy, respected Centurion. The point is that they both were experiencing the same utter desperation which led them to cast themselves upon the Lord. Social differences are therefore eliminated within the community gathered around Christ- on the basis of our common recognition of our desperation and His unique and sole ability to help and save.</span></p>