Luke 7:2

whom he had a great value for, was ill and ready to die;

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.

In Context

1Now when He had finished his discourse in the audience of the people, He entered into Capernaum: and a certain centurion's servant,

3and having heard of Jesus, he sent unto Him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that He would come and heal his servant.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:54And when the centurion, and they that were with him guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake, and what was done, they were sore afraid, and said, This was indeed the Son of God.

Luke 23:47And when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly 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 →

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