Luke 7:4

And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him:

Revised Version 1895

In The King James Version

And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:

In Context

3And when he heard concerning Jesus, he sent unto him elders of the Jews, asking him that he would come and save his servant.

5for he loveth our nation, and himself built us our synagogue.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:11And into whatsoever city or village ye shall enter, search out who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go forth.

Matthew 10:37He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Luke 20:35but they that are accounted worthy to attain to that world, 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 →

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