Luke 7:2 — Meaning and Application

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“And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.”

Luke 7:2

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Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.

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:

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Luke 7:1

"Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum."

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 7:6

"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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