4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
4 When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, "This man deserves to have you do this,
4 And when they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, "He is worthy to have you do this for him,
4 They came to Jesus and urged him to do it, saying, "He deserves this.
4 And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying that the one for whom He should do this was deserving,
4 So they earnestly begged Jesus to help the man. "If anyone deserves your help, he does," they said,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 7:4
Commentary on Luke 7:1-10
(Read Luke 7:1-10)
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 power and love. The cure soon wrought and perfect.