Luke 7:4 asv — And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him;

American Standard Version

"And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him; "

— Luke 7:4, American Standard Version

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Luke 7:4 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Luke 7 — Context

1

After he had ended all his sayings in the ears of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

2

And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick and at the point of death.

3

And when he heard concerning Jesus, he sent unto him elders of the Jews, asking him that he would come and save his servant.

4

And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him;

5

for he loveth our nation, and himself built us our synagogue.

6

And Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself; for I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof:

7

wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say the word, and my servant shall be healed.

Luke 7:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 7:4 say?
Luke 7:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him; ”
Where is Luke 7:4 in the Bible?
Luke 7:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 7, verse 4.
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 7:4.
What translation should I read Luke 7:4 in?
Luke 7:4 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 7:4?
Luke 7:4 reads (ASV): “And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him; ” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2