Luke 7:4
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“They came to Jesus and pleaded with Him earnestly, “This man is worthy to have You grant this,”
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“They came to Jesus and pleaded with Him earnestly, “This man is worthy to have You grant this,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:”
King James Version · Public Domain“And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him;”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And they, having come near unto Jesus, were calling upon him earnestly, saying--`He is worthy to whom thou shalt do this,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 7:4 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 10:11Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on.
- Matthew 10:13If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it; but if it is not, let your peace return to you.
- Matthew 10:37Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me;
- Luke 7:6So 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.
- Luke 20:35But those who are considered worthy to share in the age to come and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage.
- Revelation 3:4But you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white.
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