Luke 7:6
Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:
Cross-reference
In Luke 7:4, the elders say the centurion is worthy; here he claims unworthiness — highlighting his humility.
In Luke 15:19, the prodigal son says 'I am no longer worthy' — same humble confession of unworthiness.
Luke 8:49 uses the same phrase “do not trouble” (me skyllou) as the centurion’s message, both expressing reluctance for Jesus to come further. Strong verbal parallel.
In Luke 5:8, Peter says 'I am a sinful man' — similar confession of unworthiness before Jesus.
In Luke 18:13, the tax collector also sees himself as unworthy—echoing the centurion's humble 'I do not deserve'.
In James 4:6, God gives grace to the humble — the centurion's humility brings Jesus' favor.
In James 4:6, God gives grace to the humble — the centurion's humility brings Jesus' favor.
In Matthew 3:11, John says he is not worthy to serve Jesus — similar declaration of unworthiness.
In Genesis 32:10, Jacob says 'I am unworthy' — similar humility before God's blessing.
In Mark 5:35, the messengers say 'Why trouble the Teacher any further?' — the same concern for not bothering Jesus that the centurion voices.
In Mark 7:28, the Syrophoenician woman says even dogs eat crumbs — another Gentile's humble faith, parallel to the centurion's attitude.
In Mark 1:7, John the Baptist says he is unworthy to untie Jesus' sandals — a similar expression of profound humility before Christ.
In Matthew 15:27, the Canaanite woman humbly asks for crumbs — another Gentile's plea of unworthiness and faith, mirroring the centurion.
In Matthew 8:8, the centurion says the exact same words — 'I am not worthy that you should come under my roof' — a direct parallel of the statement.
In Matthew 8:7, Jesus replies 'I will come and heal him' — the same story showing Jesus' willingness despite the centurion's unworthiness.
In Ruth 2:10, Ruth bows and says she is a foreigner unworthy of favor — echoing the centurion's Gentile humility and unworthiness before Jesus.
In John 4:47, another Gentile official begs Jesus to heal his son—parallels the centurion's request for his servant.
In Isaiah 56:3, foreigners are told not to feel excluded — contrasting with the centurion's voluntary humility, yet both address Gentile approach to God.
In Proverbs 29:23, humility brings honor — the centurion's lowliness leads to Jesus' praise.