Luke 7:6

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Then 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:

Jesus

Matthew 20:28

Mark 5:24

For

General references

Mark 1:7

Bible References

Jesus

just as the Son of man has not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

So Jesus went away with him. Now a large crowd followed him; they pressed round him.

For

When they reached Jesus they asked him earnestly to do this. "He deserves to have this favour from you," they said,

But when Simon Peter saw it he fell at the knees of Jesus, crying, "Lord, leave me; I am a sinful man."

I don't deserve to be called your son any more; only make me like one of your hired men."'

I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier, and I am not fit even to carry his sandals; he will baptize you with the holy Spirit and fire.

truly I tell you, you will never get out till you pay the last halfpenny of your debt.

Yet he gives grace more and more: thus it is said, The haughty God opposes, but to the humble he gives grace.

General references

He announced, "After me one who is mightier will come, and I am not fit to stoop and untie the string of his sandals: