Luke 7:4

And when they came to Jesus they urged him earnestly, saying, He is worthy for whom thou may offer this,

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:

In Context

3And having heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to him who asked him that, having come, he would save his bondman.

5for he loves our nation, and he himself built the synagogue for us.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:11And into whatever city or village ye may enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there abide until ye go forth.

Matthew 10:37He who loves father or mother above me is not worthy of me, and he who loves son or daughter above me is not worthy of me.

Luke 20:35but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage.

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 →

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