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Luke 7:4

Jesus

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.

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 synagogue.

6 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:

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
They came to Jesus and pleaded with Him earnestly, “This man is worthy to have You grant this,
KJV
And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
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;
DARBY
But they, being come to Jesus, besought him diligently, saying, He is worthy to whom thou shouldest grant this,
BLB
And having come to Jesus, they were imploring Him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy to whom You will grant this,
ÅB
De kom da til Jesus, og ba ham inderlig og sa: Han er vel verd at du gjør dette for ham;
OTB
Da de nådde Jesus, ba de Ham innstendig og sa: “Han er verdig til at Du gjør dette for ham,
B1930
De kom da til Jesus, og bad ham inderlig og sa: Han er vel verd at du gjør dette for ham;

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  • 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:

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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