Luke 7:2
Now the servant of a certain centurion was dying, due to an illness. And he was very dear to him.
Catholic Public Domain 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 had completed all his words in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum.
Cross References
Genesis 24:2And he said to the elder servant of his house, who was in charge of all that he had: “Place your hand under my thigh,
Genesis 24:35And the Lord has blessed my lord greatly, and he has become great. And he has given him sheep and oxen, silver and gold, men servants and women servants, camels and donkeys.
Genesis 39:4And Joseph found favor in the sight of his lord, and he ministered to him. And, having been placed in charge of everything by him, he governed the house that was entrusted to him and all the things that had been delivered to him.
Job 31:5If I have walked in vanity, or if my foot has hurried towards deceitfulness,
Matthew 27:54Now the centurion and those who were with him, guarding Jesus, having seen the earthquake and the things that were done, were very fearful, saying: “Truly, this was the Son of God.”
Luke 23:47Now, the centurion, seeing what had happened, glorified God, saying, “Truly, this man was the Just One.”
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 →