Luke 7:4 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ And when they reached Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that You should do this for him,

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him;

Common English Bible

⁴ When they came to Jesus, they earnestly pleaded with Jesus. “He deserves to have you do this for him,” they said.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ And when they had come to Jesus, they petitioned him anxiously, saying to him: "He is worthy that you should provide this to him.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁴ And when they came to Jesus, they besought him earnestly, saying to him: He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him.

English Standard Version 2016

⁴ And when they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy to have you do this for him,

Luke 7:4 Cross References

Matthew 10:11

And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.

Matthew 10:13

And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.

Luke 20:35

but they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

Luke 7:3

And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.

Luke 7:5

for he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.

Acts 10:2

a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

Revelation 3:4

Thou 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.