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Luke 7:3 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" When he heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and save his servant. "
Luke 7:3
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
1 After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
2 A certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and at the point of death.
3 When he heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and save his servant.
4 When they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy for you to do this for him,
5 for he loves our nation, and he built our synagogue for us.”
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Luke 7:1
"After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum."
Luke 7:2
"A certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and at the point of death."
Luke 7:4
"When they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy for you to do this for him,"
Luke 7:5
"for he loves our nation, and he built our synagogue for us.”"
Luke 7:6
"Jesus went with them. When he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I am not worthy for you to come under my roof."
Luke 7:7
"Therefore I didn’t even think myself worthy to come to you; but say the word, and my servant will be healed."
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