7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
7 That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.
7 Therefore I did not presume to come to you. But say the word, and let my servant be healed.
7 even embarrassed to come to you in person. Just give the order and my servant will get well.
7 Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come to You. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.
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.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 7:7
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.