Luke 7:4

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

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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 of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.

5For he loves our nation, and he has built us a synagogue.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:11And into whatsoever city or town all of you shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till all of you go thence.

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

Luke 20:35But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain 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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