Luke 7:4

And they, having come to Jesus, continued to entreat Him earnestly, saying, That he to whom He will do this is worthy:

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 hearing about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, asking Him that having come He may save his servant.

5for he loves our race, and himself built for us a synagogue.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:11And into whatsoever city or village you may enter, investigate who in it is worthy; and there abide until you may go hence.

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

Luke 20:35but those counted worthy to attain that age and the resurrection, which is from the dead,

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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