Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Luke 7:4

They besought him instantly [π α ρ ε κ α λ ο υ ν σ π ο υ δ α ι ω ς]. On besought, see on ch. Luke 6:24. Instantly, which commonly means at once, is used in its older meaning, pressingly, from the Latin instare, to urge or press upon. So Romans 12:12, "instant in prayer." Wyc., prayed busily. That he was worthy [ο τ ι α ξ ι ο ς ε σ τ ι ν]. The A. V. renders oti as a conjunction, that. The Rev., more correctly, takes it as a mark of quotation, besides properly rendering ejstin is, instead of was. Render as Rev., He is worthy that thou shouldst do this; for the best texts read parexh, the second person, thou shouldst do, instead of the third person, parexei, he shall do.

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Luke 7:4

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