Luke 7:4
When they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, "He is worthy for you to do this for him,
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In Context
3When he heard about Jesus, he sent to him Jewish elders, asking him to come and save his servant.
5for he loves our nation, and he built our synagogue for us."
Cross References
Matthew 10:11And into whatever city or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy; and stay there until you go on.
Matthew 10:37He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Luke 20:35But those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage.
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 →