Luke 7:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 7:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 7:3 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his serv..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 7:3 — KJV
“And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.”
— Luke 7:3 (KJV)
Luke 7:3 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 7:3
“When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:3: heard, jesus, would
“And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:3: sent, would, come
“Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:3: jesus, jews, would
“And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. delay: or, be grieved”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:3: heard, sent, would
“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:3: jesus, sent, come
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