Luke 7:4

When they had come to Jesus, they asked him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy to have you do this for him,

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And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:

In Context

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

5because he loves our nation, and he is the one who built the synagogue for us.”

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Cross References

Matthew 10:11Whatever city or village you enter, find who is worthy in it, and stay there until you leave.

Matthew 10:37He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Luke 20:35But those who are regarded as worthy in that age to receive the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be 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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