Luke 7:4

When the elders came to Jesus, they pleaded with him strongly, saying, “Please come and do what he asks. He deserves your help,

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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

3When he heard about Jesus, the centurion sent some Jewish elders to him, asking him to come and heal his servant.

5because he loves our people and he built a synagogue for us.”

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Cross References

Matthew 10:11Wherever you go, whatever town or village, ask for someone who lives according to good principles, and remain there until you leave.

Matthew 10:37If you love your father or mother more than me you don't deserve to be mine, and if you love your son or daughter more than me you don't deserve to be mine.

Luke 20:35“But those who are considered worthy to share in the age to come and the resurrection from the dead don't marry or 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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