Luke 7:2
A centurion in the Roman army had a slave whom he valued, and who was seriously ill – almost at the point of death.
Open English Bible (US)
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 Jesus had finished all he had to say to the people, he entered Capernaum.
Cross References
Genesis 24:2Abraham said to the eldest of his household servants, who had charge of all his affairs, “Put your hand under my thigh,
Genesis 24:35and the Lord has blessed my master greatly, so that he has become very rich. He has given him flocks and herds, silver and gold, servants, and camels and donkeys.
Genesis 39:4Joseph won his confidence and became his personal attendant. He also made him overseer of his household and placed all that he had in his care.
Matthew 27:54The Roman centurion, and the men with him who were watching Jesus, on seeing the earthquake and all that was happening, became greatly frightened and exclaimed, “This must indeed have been God’s Son!”
Luke 23:47The Roman centurion, on seeing what had happened, praised God, exclaiming, “This must have been a good 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 →