Luke 7:2
A centurion lived there who had a servant he greatly valued who was sick and was about to die.
Free Bible Version
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'd finished speaking to the people, Jesus left for Capernaum.
Cross References
Genesis 24:2At that time Abraham told his oldest servant who was in charge of his whole household, “Put your hand under my thigh,
Genesis 24:35“The Lord has blessed my master so much, and now he is a wealthy and powerful man. The Lord has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, male and female servants, and camels and donkeys.
Genesis 39:4Potiphar appreciated Joseph and his service, and put him in charge of his household and made him responsible for everything he owned.
Job 31:5Have I lived a deceitful life? Have I been eager to tell lies?
Matthew 27:54When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and what happened, they were terrified, and said, “This really was the Son of God!”
Luke 23:47When the centurion saw what had happened he praised God and said, “Surely this man was innocent.”
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 →