5 because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue."
5 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.
5 for he loves our nation, and he is the one who built us our synagogue."
5 He loves our people. He even built our meeting place."
5 "for he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue."
5 "for he loves the Jewish people and even built a synagogue for us."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 7:5
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.