Luke 7:3 nasb — When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders asking Him to come and save the life of his slave.

NASB

"When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders asking Him to come and save the life of his slave."

— Luke 7:3, NASB

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Luke 7 — Context

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When He had completed all His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum.

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And a centurion's slave, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and about to die.

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When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders asking Him to come and save the life of his slave.

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When they came to Jesus, they earnestly implored Him, saying, "He is worthy for You to grant this to him;

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for he loves our nation and it was he who built us our synagogue."

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Now Jesus started on His way with them; and when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to Him, "Lord, do not trouble Yourself further, for I am not worthy for You to come under my roof;

Luke 7:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 7:3 say?
Luke 7:3 in the NASB reads: “When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders asking Him to come and save the life of his slave.”
Where is Luke 7:3 in the Bible?
Luke 7:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 7, verse 3.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 7:3.
What translation should I read Luke 7:3 in?
Luke 7:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 7:3?
Luke 7:3 reads (NASB): “When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders asking Him to come and save the life of his slave.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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