Luke 7:2
and a certain centurion's servant being ill, was about to die, who was much valued by him,
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
In Context
1And when he completed all his sayings in the ears of the people, he went into Capernaum;
Cross References
Genesis 24:2and Abraham saith unto his servant, the eldest of his house, who is ruling over all that he hath, 'Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh,
Genesis 24:35and Jehovah hath blessed my lord exceedingly, and he is great; and He giveth to him flock, and herd, and silver, and gold, and men-servants, and maid-servants, and camels, and asses;
Genesis 39:4and Joseph findeth grace in his eyes and serveth him, and he appointeth him over his house, and all that he hath he hath given into his hand.
Job 31:5If I have walked with vanity, And my foot doth hasten to deceit,
Matthew 27:54And the centurion, and those with him watching Jesus, having seen the earthquake, and the things that were done, were exceedingly afraid, saying, 'Truly this was God's Son.'
Luke 23:47And the centurion having seen what was done, did glorify God, saying, 'Really 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 →