Luke 7:4

And when they came to Jesus, they besought him earnestly, saying to him: He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 of Jesus, he sent unto him the ancients of the Jews, desiring him to come and heal his servant.

5For he loveth our nation; and he hath built us a synagogue.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:11And into whatsoever city or town you shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there abide till you go thence.

Matthew 10:37He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me.

Luke 20:35But they that shall be accounted worthy of that world, and of the resurrection from the dead, shall 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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