Luke 7:2
And, a certain centurion’s servant, being sick, was on the point of dying,—who was, by him, highly prized.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
In Context
1After he had completed all his sayings within the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
Cross References
Genesis 24:2So Abraham said unto his servant, elder of his house, ruler of all that he had,—Place, I pray thee thy hand under my thigh;
Genesis 24:35Now, Yahweh, having blessed my lord exceedingly, and made him great,—and given him flocks and herds and silver and gold, and men-servants and maid-servants, and camels, and asses,
Genesis 39:4So Joseph found favour in his eyes and waited upon him,—and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had, gave he into his hand.
Job 31:5Verily I walked not in falsity, nor did my foot haste unto deceit:—
Matthew 27:54Now, the centurion, and those with him watching Jesus, seeing the earthquake and the things coming to pass, were violently affrighted, saying—Truly, God’s Son, was, he!
Luke 23:47And the centurion, beholding that which came to pass, began to glorify God, saying—In very deed, this man, was, righteous.
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 →