Luke 7:1-13 ▼

1 After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

2 A certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and at the point of death.

3 When he heard about Jesus, he sent to him Jewish elders, asking him to come and save his servant.

4 When they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, |He is worthy for you to do this for him,

5 for he loves our nation, and he built our synagogue for us.|

6 Jesus went with them. When he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to him, |Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy for you to come under my roof.

7 Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come to you; but say the word, and my servant will be healed.

8 For I also am a man placed under authority, having under myself soldiers. I tell this one, 'Go.' and he goes; and to another, 'Come.' and he comes; and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it.|

9 When Jesus heard these things, he was amazed at him, and turned and said to the crowd who followed him, |I tell you, I have not found such great faith, no, not in Israel.|

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

11 It happened soon afterwards, that he went to a city called Nain. His disciples, along with a large crowd, went with him.

12 And when he drew near to the gate of the city, then look, a man who was dead was carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her.

13 When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said to her, |Do not cry.|