Luke 7:1-13 ▼

1 When he had concluded saying all this to the people who were listening, he entered Capernaum.

2 A centurion’s servant, who was highly valued by him, was sick and about to die.

3 When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him, requesting him to come and save the life of his servant.

4 When they reached Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy for you to grant this,

5 because he loves our nation and has built us a synagogue.”

6 Jesus went with them, and when he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to tell him, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, since I am not worthy to have you come under my roof.

7 That is why I didn’t even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.

8 For I too am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under my command. I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”

9 Jesus heard this and was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found so great a faith even in Israel.”

10 When those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the servant in good health.

11 Afterward he was on his way to a town called Nain. His disciples and a large crowd were traveling with him.

12 Just as he neared the gate of the town, a dead man was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she was a widow. A large crowd from the city was also with her.

13 When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said, “Don’t weep.”