Luke 7:6

New International Reader's Version

So Jesus went with them. When Jesus came near the house, the Roman commander sent friends to him. He told them to say, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself. I am not good enough to have you come into my house.

Cross References

Genesis 32:10

You have been very kind and faithful to me. But I’m not worthy of any of this. When I crossed this Jordan River, all I had was my walking stick. But now I’ve become two camps.

Proverbs 29:23

Pride brings a person low. But those whose spirits are low will be honored.

Matthew 20:28

Be like the Son of Man. He did not come to be served. Instead, he came to serve others. He came to give his life as the price for setting many people free.”

Matthew 3:11

“I baptize you with water, calling you to turn away from your sins. But after me, someone is coming who is more powerful than I am. I’m not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Mark 5:24

So Jesus went with him. A large group of people followed. They crowded around him.

Luke 5:8

When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord!” he said. “I am a sinful man!”

Luke 7:4

They came to Jesus and begged him, “This man deserves to have you do this.

Luke 7:5

He loves our nation and has built our synagogue.”

Luke 7:7

That is why I did not even think I was fit to come to you. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.

Luke 8:49

While Jesus was still speaking, someone came from the house of Jairus. Jairus was the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” the messenger said. “Don’t bother the teacher anymore.”

Acts 10:38

You know how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Jesus went around doing good. He healed all who were under the devil’s power. God was with him.

James 4:10

Be humble in front of the Lord. And he will lift you up.

James 4:6

But God continues to give us more grace. That’s why Scripture says, “God opposes those who are proud. But he gives grace to those who are humble.” (Proverbs 3:34)