Luke 7:5

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

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.

In Context

4And they, having come to Jesus, continued to entreat Him earnestly, saying, That he to whom He will do this is worthy:

6And Jesus went along with them. And already He being not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, Lord, be not troubled: for I am not worthy that you may come in under my roof:

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Cross References

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision or uncircumcision avails anything; but faith working through divine love.

1 John 3:18Little children, let us love with divine love not in word, nor in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

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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