Luke 7:4

So they came to Iesus, and besought him instantly, saying that hee was worthy that hee should doe this for him:

Geneva Bible 1599

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

3And when he heard of Iesus, hee sent vnto him the Elders of the Iewes, beseeching him that he would come, and heale his seruant.

5For he loueth, said they, our nation, and he hath built vs a Synagogue.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:11And into whatsoeuer citie or towne ye shall come, enquire who is worthy in it, and there abide till yee goe thence.

Matthew 10:37He that loueth father or mother more then me, is not worthie of me. And he that loueth sonne, or daughter more then mee, is not worthie of me.

Luke 20:35But they which shalbe counted worthy to enioy that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry wiues, neither are married.

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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