Luke 7:2

A Captain in the Roman army had a slave whom he valued, and who was seriously ill — almost at the point of death.

Twentieth Century 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

1When Jesus had brought to a conclusion all that he had then had to say to the people, he entered Capernaum.

3And, hearing about Jesus, he sent some Jewish Councillors to him, with the request that he would come and save his slave’s life.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:54The Roman Captain, and the men with him who were watching Jesus, on seeing the earthquake and all that was happening, became greatly frightened and exclaimed: “This must indeed have been God’s Son!”

Luke 23:47The Roman Captain, on seeing what had happened, praised God, exclaiming: “This must have been a good man!”

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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