Luk 7:1-10 | Barnes | STEP | Verses 1-10. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ' Verse 1. In the audience of the people . In the hearing of the people. (a) "Now when he had ended"

Luke 7:1-10

Verse 1. In the audience of the people. In the hearing of the people.

(a) "Now when he had ended" Mt 8:5 Verse 2. Who was dear unto him. That is, he was valuable, trusty, and honoured.

(b) "dear" Job 31:15, Prov 29:21 Verse 4. They besought him instantly. Urgently or earnestly.

He was worthy. The centurion. He had showed favour to the Jews, and it was not improper to show him a kindness. Verse 5.

(d) "trouble not thyself" Lk 8:49 Verse 7.

(e) "say in a word" Ps 107:20. Verse 8.

(1) "one" or, "this man"