Luke 7:4
And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
Luke 7:4 in other translations
| BSB | They came to Jesus and pleaded with Him earnestly, “This man is worthy to have You grant this, |
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| WEB | When they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy for you to do this for him, |
| ASV | And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him; |
| YLT | And they, having come near unto Jesus, were calling upon him earnestly, saying--‘He is worthy to whom thou shalt do this, |
| DARBY | But they, being come to Jesus, besought him diligently, saying, He is worthy to whom thou shouldest grant this, |
| BBE | And they, when they came to Jesus, made their request warmly, saying, |
| Webster | And when they came to Jesus, they besought him earnestly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: |
What does Luke 7:4 mean?
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Barnes' Notes
He was worthy. The centurion. He had showed favour to the Jews, and it was not improper to show him a kindness.
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Luke 7:1-10
Servants should study to endear themselves to their masters. Masters ought to take particular care of their servants when they are sick. We may still, by faithful and fervent prayer, apply to Christ, and ought to do so when sickness is in our families. The building places for religious worship is a good work, and an instance of love to God and his people. Our Lord Jesus was pleased with the centurion's faith; and he…
Luke 7:4 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Luke 7:4
- Luke 7:6-7
Then 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 enter under my roof: Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
- Matthew 10:37-38
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
- Matthew 10:11
And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.
- Revelation 3:4
Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
- Matthew 10:13
And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
- Luke 20:35
But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
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Context
- Luke 7:3
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.
- Luke 7:4
And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
- Luke 7:5
For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.
Luke 7:4 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y viniendo ellos á Jesús, rogáronle con diligencia, diciéndole: Porque es digno de concederle esto; |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et étant venus à Jésus, ils le priaient instamment, disant: Il est digne que tu lui accordes cela, |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Als diese aber zu Jesu hinkamen, baten sie ihn angelegentlich und sprachen: Er ist würdig, daß du ihm dies gewährest; |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | At illi cum venissent ad Jesum, rogabant eum sollicite, dicentes ei: Quia dignus est ut hoc illi præstes: |