Luke 7:6

Easy To Read Version

So Jesus went with the men. Jesus was coming near the officer’s house when the officer sent friends to say, “Lord, you don’t need to do anything special for me. I am not good enough for you to come into my house.

Cross References

Genesis 32:10

You have been very kind to me. You did many good things for me. The first time I traveled across the Jordan River, I owned nothing—only my walking stick. But now I own enough things to have two full groups.

Proverbs 29:23

If a person thinks he is better than other people, then that will destroy him. But if a person is humble, then other people will respect him.

Matthew 20:28

It is the same with the Son of Man. {\cf2\super [276]} The Son of Man did not come for other people to serve him. The Son of Man came to serve other people. The Son of Man came to give his life to save many people.”

Matthew 3:11

“I baptize {\cf2\super [41]} you with water to show that you changed your hearts and lives. But there is a person coming later that is greater than I am. I am not good enough to take off his shoes for him. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit {\cf2\super [42]} and with fire.

Mark 5:24

So Jesus went with Jairus. Many people followed Jesus. They were pushing very close around him.

Luke 7:4

The men went to Jesus. They begged Jesus \{to help the officer\}. They said, “This officer is worthy to have your help.

Luke 7:5

He loves our people and he built the synagogue {\cf2\super [125]} for us.”

Luke 7:7

That is why I did not come to you myself. You only need to give the order and my servant boy will be healed.

Luke 8:49

While Jesus was still speaking, a person came from the house of the synagogue {\cf2\super [156]} leader (Jairus) and said, “Your daughter has died! Don’t bother the teacher (Jesus) now.”

Acts 10:38

You know about Jesus from Nazareth. God made him the Christ {\cf2\super [213]} by giving him the Holy Spirit {\cf2\super [214]} and power. Jesus went everywhere doing good things for people. Jesus healed the people that were ruled by the devil. This showed that God was with Jesus.

James 4:10

Be humble before the Lord, and he will make you great.

James 4:6

But the grace (kindness) that God gives is greater. Like the Scripture says, “God is against proud people, but he gives grace (kindness) to people who are humble.” {\cf2\super [22]}