Luke 7:2
And the servant of a certain centurion, who was very valuable to him, being seized with an illness, was ready to die.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
In Context
1NOW after he had finished all these sayings in the ears of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
Cross References
Matthew 27:54Then the centurion, and they who were with him, guarding Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things which were done, were exceedingly terrified, saying, Assuredly this was the Son of God.
Luke 23:47And the centurion observing what had come to pass, glorified God, saying, Verily this man was a righteous person.
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 →