Luke 7:3 net — When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him, asking him to come and heal his slave.

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"When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him, asking him to come and heal his slave."

— Luke 7:3, NET Bible

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Luke 7 — Context

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Healing the Centurion’s Slave After Jesus had finished teaching all this to the people, he entered Capernaum.

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A centurion there had a slave who was highly regarded, but who was sick and at the point of death.

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When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him, asking him to come and heal his slave.

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When they came to Jesus, they urged him earnestly,“He is worthy to have you do this for him,

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because he loves our nation, and even built our synagogue.”

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So Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to say to him,“Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you 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 NET Bible reads: “When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him, asking him to come and heal 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 (NET): “When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him, asking him to come and heal 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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