Luke 7:7

7 That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.

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Luke 7:7 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

English Standard Version (ESV)

7 Therefore I did not presume to come to you. But say the word, and let my servant be healed.

New Living Translation (NLT)

7 I am not even worthy to come and meet you. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed.

The Message Bible (MSG)

7 even embarrassed to come to you in person. Just give the order and my servant will get well.

American Standard Version (ASV)

7 wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say the word, and my servant shall be healed.

GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)

7 That's why I didn't come to you. But just give a command, and let my servant be cured.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

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.

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

7 That is why I did not even think I was fit to come to you. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.

Luke 7:7 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 7:7

Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee,
&c.] In person; therefore he sent the elders of the Jews to him first, and now some of his friends, who delivered these words in his name:

but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed;
speak but the word only, rebuke the distemper, command it off, and it will be gone; so great was his faith in the power of Christ.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Luke 7:7 In-Context

5 because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.”

6 So Jesus went with them. He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to him: “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof.

7 That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.

8 For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”

9 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.”

Cross References 1

1. Psalms 107:20