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Luke 7:5 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Luke 7:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 7 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.”
Luke 7:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 7:5
For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue. The Greek agapa (ἀγαπᾷ, loves) is the verb form of agapē—selfless, sacrificial love. This Gentile Roman officer loved 'our nation' (the Jews), demonstrated through concrete action: autōs ōkodomēsen (αὐτὸς ᾠκοδόμησεν, he himself built). The reflexive pronoun emphasizes personal involvement and expense—he didn't merely fund but actively participated in building the synagōgēn (συναγωγήν).Here is a Gentile God-fearer supporting Jewish worship of the true God, foreshadowing the Gentile inclusion in God's covenant. Yet the elders still miss...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 7:5
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“which he sent to Solomon”
“because I have set my affection on the house of my God”
“let's not love in word only”
“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.”
“Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.”
“because we love the brothers. He who doesn't love his brother remains in death.”
“nor uncircumcision”
“the God of our fathers”