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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So Yeshua went with them. He had not gone far from the house, when the officer sent friends who said to him, "Sir, don't trouble yourself. I'm not worthy to have you come under my roof --

So Jesus went with them. But when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends with the message: “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy to have You come under my roof.

And 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 come under my roof:

Context

Luke 7:6 is a pivotal moment in the narrative of the healing of the centurion's servant. Earlier in the chapter, a Roman centurion, highly respected by the local Jewish community for his benevolence (he had built their synagogue, Luke 7:5), sent Jewish elders to Jesus to plead for his gravely ill servant. Jesus, upon hearing their appeal, began to go with them.

This verse describes the centurion's remarkable act of sending friends to intercept Jesus, even as He approached the house. This action reveals an extraordinary depth of humility and faith, preventing Jesus from entering his home, which he deemed himself unworthy to host. The parallel account can be found in Matthew 8:5-13.

Key Themes

  • Profound Humility: A high-ranking Roman officer, accustomed to giving orders, demonstrates incredible humility by declaring himself "not worthy" for Jesus to enter his home. This stands in stark contrast to typical displays of power and status.
  • Extraordinary Faith: The centurion's belief that Jesus did not need to be physically present to heal, but that a mere word was sufficient, showcases a faith unparalleled among those Jesus had encountered in Israel. This understanding of Jesus' authority to heal with a word deeply impressed the Lord.
  • Recognition of Jesus' Authority: The centurion implicitly understands Jesus' divine authority over sickness and distance, likening it to his own military command. He recognized that Jesus' word carried the power of immediate execution.
  • Gentile Faith: This account highlights an early example of remarkable faith found outside the Jewish nation, foreshadowing the inclusion of Gentiles into God's kingdom.

Linguistic Insights

  • "trouble not thyself" (KJV): The Greek phrase is mēde skyllou (μηδὲ σκύλλου), which means "do not bother yourself," "do not weary yourself," or "do not distress yourself." It conveys a profound respect and a desire not to impose on Jesus.
  • "not worthy" (KJV): The Greek is ou gar hikanos eimi (οὐ γὰρ ἱκανός εἰμι), literally meaning "for I am not sufficient" or "I am not adequate." This emphasizes his deep sense of inadequacy and reverence in the presence of Jesus' holiness and power.

Practical Application

The centurion's actions in Luke 7:6 offer powerful lessons for believers today:

  • Humility Before God: We are called to approach God with a humble heart, recognizing our own unworthiness in His presence, yet trusting in His boundless grace.
  • Faith in Christ's Word: Our faith should not depend on physical proximity or tangible evidence, but on the authoritative power of Jesus' word alone. We can trust that He hears and acts, even from afar.
  • Acknowledging Christ's Authority: Just as the centurion understood Jesus' command over sickness, we too should recognize Jesus' supreme authority over all circumstances in our lives.

Reflection

The centurion's humility and faith, as expressed in this verse, were so profound that they led to Jesus' profound commendation of his faith. His example challenges us to examine the depth of our own reverence for Christ and our unwavering trust in His power and word, even when we feel undeserving or when circumstances seem beyond our control.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • James 4:6

    But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

  • Mark 5:24

    And [Jesus] went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.

  • Luke 8:49

    While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's [house], saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.

  • Luke 15:19

    And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.

  • Luke 15:21

    And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

  • James 4:10

    Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

  • Proverbs 29:23

    ¶ A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

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