American Standard Version
Luke 7:4
4And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him;
Luke 7:4 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
- New International Version (NIV)When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, “This man deserves to have you do this,
- English Standard Version (ESV)And when they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, "He is worthy to have you do this for him,
- New King James Version (NKJV)And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying that the one for whom He should do this was deserving,
Context of Luke 7:4
2And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick and at the point of death. 3And when he heard concerning Jesus, he sent unto him elders of the Jews, asking him that he would come and save his servant. And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him; 5for he loveth our nation, and himself built us our synagogue. 6And Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself; for I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof:
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οἱ δὲ παραγενόμενοι πρὸς τὸν Ἰησοῦν παρεκάλουν αὐτὸν σπουδαίως λέγοντες ὅτι ἄξιός ἐστιν ᾧ παρέξῃ τοῦτο·Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Luke 7:4
- Luke 7:6And Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself; for I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof:
- Luke 20:35but they that are accounted worthy to attain to that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
- Matthew 10:11And into whatsoever city or village ye shall enter, search out who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go forth.
- Revelation 3:4But thou hast a few names in Sardis that did not defile their garments: and they shall walk with me in white; for they are worthy.
Commentaries on Luke 7:4
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4They besought him instantly - Urgently or earnestly. He was worthy - The centurion. He had showed favor to the Jews, and it was not improper to show him a kindness.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-10This episode shows God’s message of salvation is for Gentiles as well as Jews.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-10(See on Mt 8:5-13.) 4. he was worthy--a testimony most precious, coming from those who probably were strangers to the principle from which he acted (Ec 7:1).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Luke 7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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