Luke 7:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

So Jesus went with them. When Jesus wasn't far from the house, the officer sent some friends to tell him, “Lord, don't go to any trouble for me! I am not good enough for you to come into my house.

Cross References

Genesis 32:10

I don't deserve all the good things you have done for me, your servant. When I first crossed the Jordan, I had only my walking stick, but now I have two large groups of people and animals.

Proverbs 29:23

Too much pride brings disgrace; humility leads to honour.

Matthew 20:28

The Son of Man did not come to be a slave master, but a slave who will give his life to rescue many people.

Matthew 3:11

I baptize you with water so that you will give up your sins. But someone more powerful is going to come, and I am not good enough even to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Mark 5:24

Jesus went with Jairus. Many people followed along and kept crowding around.

Luke 5:8

When Simon Peter saw this happen, he knelt down in front of Jesus and said, “Lord, don't come near me! I am a sinner.”

Luke 7:4

The leaders went to Jesus and begged him to do something. They said, “This man deserves your help!

Luke 7:5

He loves our nation and even built us a meeting place.”

Luke 7:7

And I am certainly not worthy to come to you. Just say the word, and my servant will get well.

Luke 8:49

While Jesus was speaking, someone came from Jairus' home and said, “Your daughter has died! Why bother the teacher any more?”

Acts 10:38

God gave the Holy Spirit and power to Jesus from Nazareth. He was with Jesus, as he went around doing good and healing everyone who was under the power of the devil.

James 4:10

Be humble in the Lord's presence, and he will honour you.

James 4:6

In fact, God treats us with even greater kindness, just as the Scriptures say, “God opposes everyone who is proud, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.”