MSB LUKE Chapter 7

The Faith of the Centurion

(Matthew 8:5–13, John 4:43–54)

When [Jesus] had concluded His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum. 2 [There] a vvv vvv vvv highly valued servant of a centurion was sick [and] about to die. 3 When [the centurion] heard about Jesus, he sent [some] Jewish elders to ask Him to come [and] heal his servant. 4 They came to Jesus [and] pleaded with Him earnestly“[This man] is worthy to have You grant this 5 for he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.”

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So Jesus went with them. But when He vvv vvv was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends with the message“Lord, {do} not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. 7 That is why vvv I did not consider myself worthy to come to You. But [just] say [the] word, and my servant will be healed. 8 For I [myself] am a man vvv under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell [one] to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. [I tell] my servant to do [something], and he does [it].”

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[When] vvv [Jesus] heard [this], [He] marveled at [the centurion]. Turning to the crowd following Him, He said,“I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.” 10 And [when] the messengers returned to the house, they found the ailing[fn] servant in good health.

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Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son

Soon afterward [Jesus] went to a town called Nain. Many of[fn] His disciples went with Him, accompanied by a large crowd. 12 As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she [was] a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her.

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When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said“{Do} not weep.” 14 Then He went up [and] touched the coffin,[fn] and those carrying it stood still.“Young man,” He said,“I tell you, get up!” 15 And the dead [man] sat up and began to speak! Then [Jesus] gave him {back} to his mother.

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A sense of awe swept over all [of them], and they glorified God.“A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said God has visited His people!” 17 And [the] news about [Jesus] spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding region.

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John’s Inquiry

(Matthew 11:1–6)

Then [John’s] disciples informed [him] about all these things. 19 So John called vvv two of his disciples [and] sent [them] to ask Jesus,[fn]“Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?”

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[When] the men came to [Jesus], they said,“John the Baptist sent us to ask‘Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?’ ”

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Now[fn] at that very hour [Jesus] healed many [people] of [their] diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and He gave sight to many [who were] blind. 22 So Jesus replied“Go [back] [and] report to John what you have seen and heard: [The] blind receive sight, [the] lame walk, [the] lepers[fn] are cleansed, [the] deaf hear, [the] dead are raised, [and the] good news is preached [to the] poor. 23 Blessed is the [one who] does not fall away on account of Me.[fn]”

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Jesus Testifies about John

(Malachi 3:1–5, Matthew 11:7–19)

After John’s messengers[fn] had left, [Jesus] began to speak to the crowds about John:“What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in [the] wind? 25 Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who [wear] elegant clothing and live in luxury are found in palaces.

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What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 27 This is the one about whom it is written:

‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You

who will prepare Your way before You.’[fn]

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For I tell you, among [those] born of women there is no one greater prophet than John the Baptist,[fn] yet even the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”

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All the people [who] heard [this], even the tax collectors, acknowledged God’s justice [For] they had received the baptism of John. 30 But the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, [because] {they had} not been baptized by [John].

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“To what,[fn] then, can I compare the men of this generation? What are they like? 32 They are like children sitting in [the] marketplace and calling out to one another

‘We played the flute for you,

and vvv you did not dance;

we sang a dirge for you,[fn]

and vvv you did not weep.’

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For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say,‘He has a demon!’ 34 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say,‘Look [at this] glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ 35 But wisdom is vindicated by all her children.”

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A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus

(Matthew 26:6–13, Mark 14:3–9, John 12:1–8)

Then one of the Pharisees invited [Jesus] to eat with him, and He entered the Pharisee’s house [and] reclined at the table. 37 When vvv vvv a sinful woman from [that] town learned that [Jesus] was dining vvv vvv vvv vvv [there], she brought an alabaster jar of perfume. 38 [As] she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with [her] tears and wipe [them] with her hair Then she kissed His feet and anointed [them] with the perfume.

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When the Pharisee who had invited [Jesus] saw [this], he said to himself“If this [man] were a prophet,[fn] He would know who [this is] and what kind of woman is touching Him — for she is a sinner!”

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But Jesus answered him,“Simon, I have something to tell you.”

“Tell [me], Teacher,” he said.

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“Two [men] were debtors vvv to a certain moneylender. One owed [him] five hundred denarii,[fn] and the other fifty. 42 [When] they were unable to repay [him], he forgave both [of them]. Tell [Me],[fn] which [one], then, will love him more?”

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“I suppose the [one who] was forgiven more,” Simon replied

“You have judged correctly,” [Jesus] said

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And turning toward the woman, He said to Simon,“Do you see this woman? [When] I entered your house, you did not give [Me] water for My feet, but she wet My feet with her tears and wiped [them] with the hair of her head.[fn] 45 vvv You did not greet Me with a kiss, but she vvv has not stopped kissing My feet since I arrived.[fn] 46 vvv You did not anoint My head with oil, but she has anointed My feet with perfume. 47 Therefore I tell you her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”

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Then [Jesus] said to her,“Your sins are forgiven.”

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But those at the table began to say to themselves,“Who is this who even forgives sins?”

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And [Jesus] told the woman,“Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”