Luke 7:4

But they, being come to Jesus, besought him diligently, saying, He is worthy to whom thou shouldest grant this,

Darby Translation

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 of Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, begging him that he might come and save his bondman.

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

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Cross References

Matthew 10:11But into whatsoever city or village ye enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there remain till 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 they who are counted worthy to have part in that world, and the resurrection from among [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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