Luke 7:2
And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick, and about to die.
Noyes Bible
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 had ended all his discourse in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum.
Cross References
Job 31:5If I have walked with falsehood, And if my foot hath hasted to deceit,
Matthew 27:54And the centurion and they who with him were watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and what was taking place, were exceedingly afraid, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.
Luke 23:47And the centurion, seeing what was done, gave glory to God, saying, Surely this was a righteous man.
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 →