Verse 8. I am not worthy, etc. This was an expression of great humility. It refers doubtless to his view of his personal unworthiness, and not merely to the fact that he was a Gentile. It was the expression of a humble spirit; a conviction of the great dignity and power of the Saviour, and a belief that he was so unlike him, that he was not fit that the Son of God should come into his dwelling. So every truly penitent sinner feels -- a feeling which is appropriate when he comes to Christ.

{w} "not worthy" Ps 10:17; Lu 15:19,21

{x} "the word only" Ps 33:9; 107:20