Luke 7:4

And when they came to Jesus they started pleading earnestly with Him, saying that the one for whom He would do this was worthy,

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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

3So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, asking Him to come and rescue his slave.

5“Because he loves our nation, and he himself built our synagogue.”

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Cross References

Matthew 10:11“In whatever city or village you may enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and stay there until you go out.

Matthew 10:37“The one who is more devoted to father or mother than to me is not worthy of me, and the one who is more devoted to son or daughter than to me is not worthy of me;

Luke 20:35but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age, to 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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