Luke 7:6
So Jesus started to go with them, but while he was not far from the house, the captain sent friends to him with a message. "Lord do not trouble yourself, for I am not fit that you should come under my roof,
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
5"for he loves our nation, and himself has built a synagogue for us."
7"and so I did not think myself worthy to come to you; but speak the word, and let my man be cured.
Cross References
Matthew 3:11I indeed am baptizing you in water, unto repentance; but One is coming after me, mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire.
Matthew 20:28"just as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Luke 5:8When Simon Peter saw this he fell down at the knees of Jesus, exclaiming, "Depart from me, O Lord, for I am a sinful man!"
Luke 8:49As he was speaking some one came from the house of the synagogue, saying. "Your daughter is dead! Do not trouble the Master."
Acts 10:38"how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how he went about everywhere doing good, and curing all who were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.
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 →