Luke 7:1-10
A Centurion’s Faith
1 When He had concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum.(A)
2 A centurion’s slave, who was highly valued by him, was sick and about to die.
3 When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to Him, requesting Him to come and save the life of his slave.
4 When they reached Jesus, they pleaded with Him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy for You to grant this,
5 because he loves our nation and has built us a synagogue.”(B)
6 Jesus went with them, and when He was not far from(a) the house, the centurion sent friends to tell Him, “Lord, don’t trouble Yourself, since I am not worthy to have You come under my roof.
7 That is why I didn’t even consider myself worthy to come to You. But say the word, and my servant will be cured.(b)(C)
8 For I too am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under my command.(c) I say to this one, ‘Go!’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come!’ and he comes; and to my slave, ‘Do this!’ and he does it.”
Footnotes:
a.
Luke 7:6: Lit and He already was not far from
b.
Luke 7:7: Other mss read and let my servant be cured
c.
Luke 7:8: Lit under me
Cross references:
B.
Luke 7:5:
Acts 10:22