Luke 7:4

When they found Jesus, they earnestly implored him to do so. “He is a man who deserves that you should show him this favour,” they said,

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

5“For he is devoted to our nation, and himself built our Synagogue for us.”

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Cross References

Matthew 10:11Whatever town or village you visit, find out who is worthy in that place, and remain there till you leave.

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, for those who are thought worthy to attain to that other world and the resurrection from the dead, there is no marrying or being married,

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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