Luke 7:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 7:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 7:6 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto hi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 7:6 — KJV
“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:”
— Luke 7:6 (KJV)
Luke 7:6 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 7:6
“The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:6: centurion, lord, worthy
“Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:6: then, jesus, went
“And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:6: jesus, went, house
“And he said unto him, We are passing from Bethlehemjudah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from thence am I: and I went to Bethlehemjudah, but I am now going to the house of the LORD; and there is no man that receiveth me to house. receiveth: Heb. gathereth”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:6: then, went, now
“Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to thy brother Amnon's house, and dress him meat.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:6: then, now, house
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