Luke 7:4
And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:In other versions
And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him;
ASV
And they, when they came to Jesus, made their request warmly, saying,
BBE
But they, being come to Jesus, besought him diligently, saying, He is worthy to whom thou shouldest grant this,
DBY
When they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, "He is worthy for you to do this for him,
WEB
And they, having come near unto Jesus, were calling upon him earnestly, saying -- `He is worthy to whom thou shalt do this,
YLT
And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
ENG
And when they came to Jesus, they besought him earnestly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
WBT
They came to Jesus and pleaded with Him earnestly, “This man is worthy to have You grant this,
BSB
In context
2And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
3And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.
4And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
5For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.
6Then 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:
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Jesus