Luke 7:4

And when they had come to Jesus, they petitioned him anxiously, saying to him: “He is worthy that you should provide this to him.

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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 when he had heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to him, petitioning him, so that he would come and heal his servant.

5For he loves our nation, and he has built a synagogue for us.”

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Cross References

Matthew 10:11Now, into whatever city or town you will enter, inquire as to who is worthy within it. And stay there until you depart.

Matthew 10:37Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. And whoever loves son or daughter above me is not worthy of me.

Luke 20:35Yet truly, those who shall be held worthy of that age, and of the resurrection from the dead, will neither be married, nor take wives.

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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