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Luke 7:2

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 7:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And a certain centurion`s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick and at the point of death.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And a certain centurion`s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick and at the point of death.
Luke 7:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1After he had ended all his sayings in the ears of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
2And a certain centurion`s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick and at the point of death.
3And when he heard concerning Jesus, he sent unto him elders of the Jews, asking him that he would come and save his servant.
4And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him;
5for he loveth our nation, and himself built us our synagogue.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And a certain centurion's servant, etc.] The same that Matthew makes mention of, (<400805>Matthew 8:5,6). who was dear unto him; to the centurion, being an honest, upright, faithful, and obliging servant; as Tabi was to Rabban Gamaliel, of whom his master said f275, “Tabi my servant, is not as other servants, hyh rçk, “he is upright”.” was sick: of a palsy; (see <400806>Matthew 8:6), and ready to die; in all appearance his case was desperate, and there was no help for him by any human means, which makes the following cure, the more remarkable.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Who was dear unto him - That is, he was valuable, trusty, and honored. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“7:2 a Roman officer (literally a centurion): A centurion was in charge of a “century,” approximately 100 soldiers. There were 60 centuries, or 6,000 soldiers, in a Roman legion.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“centurion's: Luk 23:47; Mat 27:54; Act 10:1, Act 22:26, Act 23:17, Act 27:1, Act 27:3, Act 27:43 who: Gen 24:2-14, Gen 24:27, Gen 24:35-49, Gen 35:8, Gen 39:4-6; Kg2 5:2, Kg2 5:3; Job 31:5; Pro 29:21; Act 10:7; Col 3:22-25, Col 4:1 was sick: Luk 8:42; Joh 4:46, Joh 4:47, Joh 11:2, Joh 11:3 Luke 7:3”
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