KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Luke 7:3–4
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Luke 7:3
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.
3And when he heard of Iesus, he sent vnto him the Elders of the Iewes, beseeching him that he would come and heale his seruant.
Luke 7:4
4And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
4And when they came to Iesus, they besought him instantly, saying, that hee was worthy for whome hee should doe this.
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DEFINED WORDS
Luke 7:3
Caused to go or be carried; dispatched.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
Members of the Jewish people; Hebrews or Israelites identified as Jews.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
MEANING IN THIS VERSE
beseeching
Earnestly entreating, imploring, or asking.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
To cure disease or injury and restore to soundness; figuratively, to restore, forgive, or remedy spiritual or national disorder.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
DEFINED WORDS
Luke 7:4
To beseech: to ask earnestly, implore, or entreat.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Earnestly, urgently, or with persistent diligence.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Deserving, fit, suitable, or having worth; as a noun, a person of merit, rank, or valor.
Meaning drawn from: Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · KJV usage (PCE)
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From verse 3
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Open the full verse study5¶ And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,
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Open the full verse study47When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judæa 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.
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Open the full verse study38And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child.
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Open the full verse study10I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
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Open the full verse study41¶ And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:
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Open the full verse study6Then 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:
7Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
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Open the full verse study11And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.
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Open the full verse study37He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
38And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
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Open the full verse study4Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
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Open the full verse study35But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
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Open the full verse study13And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
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