Luke 7:2
And a certain centurion's bondman faring badly was going to perish, who was esteemed by him.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
In Context
1And when he completed all his sayings in the ears of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
Cross References
Genesis 24:2And Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his house, who ruled over all that he had, Put thy hand, I pray thee, under my thigh.
Genesis 24:35And LORD has blessed my master greatly, and he has become great. And he has given him flocks and herds, and silver and gold, and men-servants and maid-servants, and camels and donkeys.
Genesis 39:4And Joseph found favor in his sight, and he ministered to him. And he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
Job 31:5If I have walked with falsehood, and my foot has hastened to deceit
Matthew 27:54Now the centurion, and those with him watching over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that happened, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.
Luke 23:47And when the centurion saw that which happened, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this man was righteous.
Matthew Henry on Luke 7:2-11
The Healing of the Centurion's Servant. 1 Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. 2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. 3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant. 4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: 5 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a… Read the whole commentary →