Luke 7:4

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

And {G1161} when they came {G3854} to {G4314} Jesus {G2424}, they besought {G3870} him {G846} instantly {G4709}, saying {G3004}, That {G3754} he was {G2076} worthy {G514} for whom {G3739} he should do {G3930} this {G5124}:

They came to Yeshua and pleaded earnestly with him, "He really deserves to have you do this,

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

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

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • Revelation 3:4 (3 votes)

    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.

  • Matthew 10:13 (3 votes)

    And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.

  • Matthew 10:37 (3 votes)

    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.

  • Matthew 10:38 (3 votes)

    And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

  • Matthew 10:11 (2 votes)

    And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.

  • Luke 20:35 (2 votes)

    But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

  • Luke 7:6 (2 votes)

    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: