Luke 7:5
New International Version
because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.”

New Living Translation
“for he loves the Jewish people and even built a synagogue for us.”

English Standard Version
for he loves our nation, and he is the one who built us our synagogue.”

Berean Standard Bible
for he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.”

Berean Literal Bible
for he loves our nation, and he built the synagogue for us."

King James Bible
For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.

New King James Version
“for he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue.”

New American Standard Bible
for he loves our nation, and it was he who built us our synagogue.”

NASB 1995
for he loves our nation and it was he who built us our synagogue.”

NASB 1977
for he loves our nation, and it was he who built us our synagogue.”

Legacy Standard Bible
for he loves our nation and it was he who built us our synagogue.”

Amplified Bible
because he loves our nation and he built us our synagogue [at his own expense].”

Christian Standard Bible
because he loves our nation and has built us a synagogue.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
because he loves our nation and has built us a synagogue.”

American Standard Version
for he loveth our nation, and himself built us our synagogue.

Contemporary English Version
He loves our nation and even built us a synagogue."

English Revised Version
for he loveth our nation, and himself built us our synagogue.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He loves our people and built our synagogue at his own expense."

Good News Translation
He loves our people and he himself built a synagogue for us."

International Standard Version
because he loves our people and built our synagogue for us."

Majority Standard Bible
for he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.”

NET Bible
because he loves our nation, and even built our synagogue."

New Heart English Bible
for he loves our nation, and he built our synagogue for us."

Webster's Bible Translation
For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.

Weymouth New Testament
for he loves our nation, and at his own expense he built our synagogue for us."

World English Bible
for he loves our nation, and he built our synagogue for us.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for he loves our nation, and he built to us the synagogue.”

Berean Literal Bible
for he loves our nation, and he built the synagogue for us."

Young's Literal Translation
for he doth love our nation, and the synagogue he did build to us.'

Smith's Literal Translation
For he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For he loveth our nation; and he hath built us a synagogue.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For he loves our nation, and he has built a synagogue for us.”

New American Bible
for he loves our nation and he built the synagogue for us.”

New Revised Standard Version
for he loves our people, and it is he who built our synagogue for us.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For he loves our people, and has even built us a synagogue.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“For he loves our nation and also has built a synagogue for us.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
for he loves our nation, and of his own accord has built us a synagogue.

Godbey New Testament
for he loves our race, and himself built for us a synagogue.

Haweis New Testament
for he loveth our nation, and hath himself built us a synagogue.

Mace New Testament
and hath built us a synagogue at his own charge.

Weymouth New Testament
for he loves our nation, and at his own expense he built our synagogue for us."

Worrell New Testament
for he loves our nation, and he built the synagogue for us."

Worsley New Testament
for he loveth our nation, and hath built us a synagogue.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Faith of the Centurion
4They came to Jesus and pleaded with Him earnestly, “This man is worthy to have You grant this, 5for he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.” 6So Jesus went with them. But when He 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.…

Cross References
Matthew 8:5-13
When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came and pleaded with Him, / “Lord, my servant lies at home, paralyzed and in terrible agony.” / “I will go and heal him,” Jesus replied. ...

Acts 10:1-2
At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment. / He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.

1 Kings 5:1
Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David.

1 Kings 5:12
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

1 Kings 5:17-18
And the king commanded them to quarry large, costly stones to lay the foundation of the temple with dressed stones. / So Solomon’s and Hiram’s builders, along with the Gebalites, quarried the stone and prepared the timber and stone for the construction of the temple.

2 Chronicles 2:11-12
Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has set you over them as king.” / And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.

2 Chronicles 2:16
We will cut logs from Lebanon, as many as you need, and we will float them to you as rafts by sea down to Joppa. Then you can take them up to Jerusalem.”

Nehemiah 2:10
But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about this, they were deeply disturbed that someone had come to seek the well-being of the Israelites.

Nehemiah 2:18
I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work.

Nehemiah 4:1-2
Now when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he was furious and filled with indignation. He ridiculed the Jews / before his associates and the army of Samaria, saying, “What are these feeble Jews doing? Can they restore the wall by themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Can they bring these burnt stones back to life from the mounds of rubble?”

Nehemiah 4:6
So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.

Nehemiah 6:15-16
So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. / When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God.

Isaiah 56:6-7
And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”

Isaiah 60:10
Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy.

Isaiah 60:13
The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet.


Treasury of Scripture

For he loves our nation, and he has built us a synagogue.

he loveth.

1 Kings 5:1
And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.

2 Chronicles 2:11,12
Then Huram the king of Tyre answered in writing, which he sent to Solomon, Because the LORD hath loved his people, he hath made thee king over them…

Galatians 5:6
For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.

and.

1 Chronicles 29:3
Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,

Ezra 7:27,28
Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem: …

1 John 3:18,19
My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth…

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Luke 7
1. Jesus finds a greater faith in the centurion;
10. heals his servant, being absent;
11. raises from death the widow's son at Nain;
18. answers John's messengers with the declaration of his miracles;
24. testifies to the people what opinion he held of John;
31. compares this generation to the children in the marketplaces,
36. and allowing his feet to be washed and anointed by a woman who was a sinner,
44. he shows how he is a friend to sinners, to forgive them their sins, upon their repentance.














for he loves
The phrase "for he loves" indicates a deep, genuine affection and commitment. The Greek word used here is "agapáō," which is often associated with a selfless, sacrificial love. This is the same root used to describe God's love for humanity, emphasizing the centurion's sincere and profound regard for the Jewish people. In a historical context, Roman centurions were typically seen as oppressors, yet this centurion's love breaks cultural and societal barriers, reflecting a Christ-like love that transcends ethnic and national boundaries.

our nation
The term "our nation" refers to the Jewish people, highlighting the centurion's respect and appreciation for the Jewish culture and religion. In the first-century Roman Empire, Jews were often marginalized, yet this centurion's love for the Jewish nation suggests a recognition of their unique covenant relationship with God. This respect for the Jewish nation aligns with the biblical theme of God's chosen people and foreshadows the inclusion of Gentiles into the faith community, as seen in the New Testament.

and has built
The phrase "and has built" signifies action and investment. The Greek word "oikodomeō" implies constructing or edifying, not just physically but also spiritually and communally. This action demonstrates the centurion's commitment to the Jewish community, going beyond mere words to tangible support. It reflects the biblical principle that true love is demonstrated through actions, as seen in James 2:18, where faith is shown by deeds.

our synagogue
The term "our synagogue" refers to the local place of worship and community gathering for the Jews. Synagogues were central to Jewish religious life, serving as places for teaching, prayer, and community assembly. The centurion's contribution to building a synagogue indicates his respect for Jewish worship and his desire to support their religious practices. This act of building a synagogue is significant, as it symbolizes a bridge between the Jewish and Gentile worlds, prefiguring the unity of believers in Christ. Historically, this also reflects the Roman practice of allowing subject peoples to maintain their religious customs, yet the centurion's personal involvement suggests a deeper connection and respect for the Jewish faith.

(5) He hath built us a synagogue.--Literally, the synagogue, a well-known and conspicuous building, probably the only one in Capernaum, and so identical with that of which the ruins have been lately discovered by the Palestine Exploration Society. (See Note on Matthew 4:13.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
for
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

he loves
ἀγαπᾷ (agapa)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 25: To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love.

our
ἡμῶν (hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

nation
ἔθνος (ethnos)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1484: Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

has built
ᾠκοδόμησεν (ōkodomēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3618: From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm.

our
ἡμῖν (hēmin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

synagogue.”
συναγωγὴν (synagōgēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4864: From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church.


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