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

Acts 10:38

For

General references

Mark 1:7

Bible References

Jesus

The Son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom in payment for many.

Jesus went with him. A great crowd followed him and they pressed very close to him.

God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Jesus went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil. God was with him.

For

They came to Jesus and earnestly pleaded with him saying: He is worthy and you should do this for him.

When Simon Peter saw this he fell down at Jesus' knees. He said: Depart from me for I am a sinful man, O Lord.

I am not fit to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired workers.'

I am less than nothing in comparison with all your love and your faithfulness to me your servant. I only had a stick in my hand when I traveled across Jordan. Now I have become two armies.

A man's pride will bring him low. The humble in spirit retain honor.

I baptize you with water because of your repentance. He that comes after me is mightier than I. He will baptize you with Holy Spirit and fire. I am not even good enough to carry his sandals.

Take it from me; you will stay in jail until you pay the very last penny of your fine.

But he gives more grace. The scripture said, God resists the proud, but gives grace (loving-kindness) to the humble.

General references

He told the people: The man who comes after me is greater than I am. I am not worthy to stoop down and untie his shoes.