Luke 7:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 7:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 7:4 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 7:4 — KJV
“And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:”
— Luke 7:4 (KJV)
Luke 7:4 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 7:4
“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:4: came, jesus, saying
“And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye did upbraid me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thy men that are weary?”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:4: came, saying, whom
“When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:4: came, jesus, saying
“And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:4: came, jesus, besought
“Then 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 enter under my roof:”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:4: jesus, saying, worthy
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