Luke 7:5

For he loueth our nation, and hath built vs a synagogue.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

4And when they came to Iesus, they besought hym instantly, saying he is worthy that thou shouldest do this for hym.

6Then Iesus went with them. And when he was nowe not farre from the house, the Centurion sent friendes to hym, saying vnto hym: Lorde, trouble not thy selfe, for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter vnder my roofe.

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Cross References

Galatians 5:6For in Iesus Christe, neither is circumcision any thing woorth, neither yet vncircumcision: but fayth, which worketh by loue.

1 John 3:18My babes, let vs not loue in worde, neither in tongue: but in deede and in veritie.

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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