When they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy for you to do this for him,
Parallel translations
- KJV And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
- BSB They came to Jesus and pleaded with Him earnestly, “This man is worthy to have You grant this,
- NKJV And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying that the one for whom He should do this was deserving,
- NASB When they came to Jesus, they strongly urged Him, saying, “He is worthy for You to grant this to him;
- NLT So they earnestly begged Jesus to help the man. “If anyone deserves your help, he does,” they said,
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- Matt 10:37–38He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me isn’t worthy of me.
- Rev 3:4Nevertheless you have a few names in Sardis that did not defile their garments. They will walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
- Luke 7:6–7Jesus went with them. When he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I am not worthy for you to come under my roof.
- Matt 10:11Into whatever city or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy; and stay there until you go on.
- Luke 20:35But those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage.
- Matt 10:13If the household is worthy, let your peace come on it, but if it isn’t worthy, let your peace return to you.
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