Luke 7:5

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

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

4When the elders came to Jesus, they pleaded with him strongly, saying, “Please come and do what he asks. He deserves your help,

6Jesus went with them and as they approached the house, the centurion sent some friends to Jesus to tell him, “Lord, please don't trouble yourself by coming into my house, because I'm not worthy of that.

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Cross References

1 Kings 5:1When Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king to succeed his father, he sent ambassadors to Solomon because Hiram had always been David's friend.

2 Chronicles 2:11King Hiram of Tyre responded to Solomon by letter: “It's because the Lord loves his people that he has made you their king.”

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus being circumcised or uncircumcised doesn't achieve anything; it's only trust working through love that matters.

1 John 3:18Dear friends, let's not just say we love with words, but show our love in what we do and how we demonstrate the truth.

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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