Luke 7:7

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

Luke 7:7 In-Context

5 for he loveth our nation, and himself built us our synagogue.

6 And 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 come under my roof:

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

8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under myself soldiers: and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

9 And when Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned and said unto the multitude that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.