Luke 7:8

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Luke 7:1-50

A Conspectus of Christ's Miracles Luke 7:0 My purpose is to show the congruity of Christ's miracles; to point out with what beauty and precision they accommodate themselves to one another; to indicate the family likeness of the miracles; how much soever they may seem to differ from one another, yet there is a central and all-uniting line bringing them into perfect congruity, and showing how possible it is in the midst of great diversity to have real spiritual unity. Observe what is in the... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Luke 7:1-10

(1) Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. (2) And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. (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. (4) And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: (5) For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Luke 7:1-10

1-10 Servants should study to endear themselves to their masters. Masters ought to take particular care of their servants when they are sick. We may still, by faithful and fervent prayer, apply to Christ, and ought to do so when sickness is in our families. The building places for religious worship is a good work, and an instance of love to God and his people. Our Lord Jesus was pleased with the centurion's faith; and he never fails to answer the expectations of that faith which honours his... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Luke 7:1-99

Luke 7 LUKE HAS JUST recorded the choice by the Lord of the twelve Apostles and also the instructions He gave them, particularly as to the gracious spirit that was to characterize them, and the reality that was to mark them. We find that He did not immediately dispatch them on their mission but retained them in His company, that they might further learn of Himself both by His words and His actions. The sending out to serve does not come till the beginning of the ninth chapter. We have already... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 7:6-10

The faith of the centurion: v. 6. Then Jesus went with them. And when He was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying unto Him, Lord, trouble not Thyself; for I am not worthy that Thou shouldest enter under my roof; v. 7. wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto Thee; but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. v. 8. For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 7:1-10

3. The First Return to Capernaum. The First-fruits of the Believing Gentiles (Luke 7:1-10)(Parallel: Matthew 8:5-13.)1Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.2And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.3And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the [om., the] elders of the Jews,beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant. 4And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Luke 7:1-10

an Alien’s Surprising Faith Luke 7:1-10 It is interesting to find these wild flowers of natural faith, humility and love growing outside the carefully cultured garden of the Hebrew religion. God has never been without witnesses among the nations. We recall Cyrus in the Old Testament, Isaiah 45:1-7 ; and Cornelius in the New, Acts 10:1-8 . “In every nation.” See Acts 10:35 . But of course the propitiation of Christ underpins the salvation of all men, Romans 3:25 . Because the centurion was... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Luke 7:1-50

Here our Lord passed over the national boundary to bring blessing to the household of a Roman centurion. Of that man the elders said, "He is worthy." The man said, "I am not worthy." Jesus Said, "I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel." It certainly is a wonderful story, showing that the principle of faith is supreme over all privileges of race and birth. Two crowds are seen meeting outside the city of Nain, one, the Master, His disciples, and a great multitude, approaching the... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 7:4-9

THREE ESTIMATES OF CHARACTER‘He was worthy.… I am not worthy.… I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.’ Luke 7:4-1 Samuel : I. The elders’ estimate of the centurion.—The ‘elders of the Jews’ besought the Lord for this centurion, saying that ‘he was worthy for whom He should do this.’ The four Roman centurions mentioned in the New Testament are a great contrast to the Roman governors. The centurion in charge of the Crucifixion when he had seen it all said, ‘Truly this Man was the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 7:1-50

2). THE FOUNDING OF THE NEW ISRAEL UNDER THE KINGLY RULE OF GOD (6:20-8:18) In this second part of the section Luke 5:1 to Luke 9:50, Jesus now reveals Himself as the founder of the new Israel under the Kingly Rule of God: a He proclaims the new Law of the Kingly Rule of God (Luke 6:20-49). b He sends out His power to the Gentiles, to those who are seen as unclean, but who have believed. They too are to benefit from His Kingly Rule (Luke 7:1-10). c He raises the dead, a foretaste of the... read more

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