Luke 7

“Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.” Naming Capernaum keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.” The line’s distinctive content terms include centurion’s, certain, dear. Its relationship to verses 1 and 3 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his…” Naming Jesus and Jews keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:” Naming Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto…” Naming Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him…” Naming Israel and Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.” The line’s distinctive content terms include house, returning, servant. Its relationship to verses 9 and 11 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and…” This familiar narrative signal moves the clock forward. What follows is a new scene, consequence, or answer to an earlier tension.

“Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother…” The line’s distinctive content terms include city, carried, dead. Its relationship to verses 11 and 13 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.” Naming Weep keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.” Naming Arise and Young keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.” The line’s distinctive content terms include began, dead, delivered. Its relationship to verses 14 and 16 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God…” The verse names God rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judæa, and throughout all the region round about.” Naming Jud keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.” Naming John keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were…” The line’s distinctive content terms include blind, cured, evil. Its relationship to verses 20 and 22 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind…” Naming Jesus and John keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.” Naming John keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.” Naming Pharisees keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto…” The number one makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of…” Naming Son keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“But wisdom is justified of all her children.” The line’s distinctive content terms include children, justified, wisdom. Its relationship to verses 34 and 36 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down…” The number one makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house…” Naming Jesus and Pharisee keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of…” The line’s distinctive content terms include feet, anointed, began. Its relationship to verses 37 and 39 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet…” Naming Pharisee keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.” Naming Jesus and Master keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.” The number two makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.” Naming Simon and Thou keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no…” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.” Naming Thou keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.” The line’s distinctive content terms include anoint, anointed, didst. Its relationship to verses 45 and 47 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.” Naming Thy keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?” The question slows the passage down. Notice who is being pressed to answer, what the question assumes, and whether the next lines provide a response.

“And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” Naming Thy keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.