Luke 7:2

And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and about to die.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.

In Context

1WHEN he completed all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

3And having heard concerning Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him that he would come and heal his servant.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:54And the centurion, and they that with him were watching Jesus, on seeing the earthquake, and the things that were done, were exceedingly afraid, saying: Truly this was the Son of God.

Luke 23:47And the centurion, seeing what was done, glorified God, saying: Verily, this man was righteous!

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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