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Luke 7:4

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 7:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him;
Luke 7:4 — 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.
6And 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:
7wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say the word, and my servant shall be healed.
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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 when they came to Jesus, etc.] To that part of the city where he was; either at Peter's house, where he used to be when in this place; or rather it might be as he was passing along the streets, that they came up to him they besought him instantly; or with great vehemence and importunity; very studiously and carefully they urged the case, and pressed him much to it: saying, he was worthy for whom he should do this; or, “for whom thou shouldst do this”, as the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Persic, and Ethiopic versions read, and some copies; and which reading connects the words best. This speech of theirs savours of their “pharisaic” tenet and notion of merit, and is very different from the sense…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“They besought him instantly - Urgently or earnestly. He was worthy - The centurion. He had showed favor to the Jews, and it was not improper to show him a kindness. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“worthy: Luk 7:6, Luk 7:7, Luk 20:35; Mat 10:11, Mat 10:13, Mat 10:37, Mat 10:38; Rev 3:4 Luke 7:5”
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