Luke 7:4

And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:

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Other Translations for Luke 7:4

BSB

They came to Jesus and pleaded with Him earnestly, "This man is worthy to have You grant this,

AKJV

And when they came to Jesus, they sought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:

CPDV

And when they had come to Jesus, they petitioned him anxiously, saying to him: "He is worthy that you should provide this to him.

ERV

And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him:

NHEB

When they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, "He is worthy for you to do this for him,

SMT

And they approaching to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, That he is worthy to whom he will bestow this:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 7:4

AndG1161ConjunctionwhentheycameG3854Verb toG4314Preposition JesusG2424Noun MasculinetheybesoughtG3870Verb himG846 instantlyG4709Adverb sayingG3004Verb ThatG3754ConjunctionhewasG2076Verb worthyG514AdjectiveforwhomG3739heshoulddoG3930Verb thisG5124

Commentary for Luke 7:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 7:4

Summary

Jewish leaders advocate centurion's worthiness

Place

Capernaum

Event

Elders advocate for centurion

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD