Luke 7:6
What does Luke 7:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 7:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 7:6 means
Jesus, showing willingness to respond to the need, began to go with the elders. However, before reaching the house, the centurion sent friends to Jesus, conveying a message of profound humility. He declared himself 'not worthy' for Jesus to enter his home, a sentiment that contrasts sharply with the elders' insistence on his worthiness. This reveals a deeper understanding of Jesus' holiness and the centurion's own unworthiness.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And 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:
KJV
King James Version · 1611Then 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 enter under my roof:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And 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:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Jesus went with them. And when he was not far from the house, the man sent friends to him, saying, Lord, do not give yourself trouble: for I am not important enough for you to come into my house:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Jesus was going on with them, and now when he is not far distant from the house the centurion sent unto him friends, saying to him, `Sir, be not troubled, for I am not worthy that under my roof thou mayest enter;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent his friends to him, saying: Lord, trouble not thyself; for I am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Jesus went with them. But already, when he was not far from the house, the centurion sent to him friends, saying to him, Lord, do not trouble thyself, for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof.
Context
This verse marks a turning point in the centurion's story. Jesus' movement towards the house initially suggests a conventional visit, but the centurion's subsequent message, delivered through his friends, introduces a surprising and profound level of humility and faith, shifting the dynamic of the encounter dramatically.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 3:11
I indeed baptize you in water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire:
- Luke 5:8
But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
- Genesis 32:10
I am not worthy of the least of all the lovingkindnesses, and of all the truth, which thou hast showed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two companies.
- James 4:6
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.
- Proverbs 29:23
A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
- Luke 15:19
I am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
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