Luke 7:6

New Living Translation

So Jesus went with them. But just before they arrived at the house, the officer sent some friends to say, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself by coming to my home, for I am not worthy of such an honor.

Cross References

Genesis 32:10

I am not worthy of all the unfailing love and faithfulness you have shown to me, your servant. When I left home and crossed the Jordan River, I owned nothing except a walking stick. Now my household fills two large camps!

Proverbs 29:23

Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.

Matthew 20:28

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Matthew 3:11

“I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Mark 5:24

Jesus went with him, and all the people followed, crowding around him.

Luke 5:8

When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, “Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man.”

Luke 7:4

So they earnestly begged Jesus to help the man. “If anyone deserves your help, he does,” they said,

Luke 7:5

“for he loves the Jewish people and even built a synagogue for us.”

Luke 7:7

I am not even worthy to come and meet you. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed.

Luke 8:49

While he was still speaking to her, a messenger arrived from the home of Jairus, the leader of the synagogue. He told him, “Your daughter is dead. There’s no use troubling the Teacher now.”

Acts 10:38

And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

James 4:10

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.

James 4:6

And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”