Luke 7:1-7 ▼

1 After He had finished all that He had to say in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum.

2 Now a [Roman] centurion’s slave, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and on the verge of death.

3 When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to Him, asking Him to come and save the life of his slave.

4 When they reached Jesus, they pleaded with Him earnestly [to come], saying, “He is worthy for You to do this for him,

5 because he loves our nation and he built us our synagogue [at his own expense].”

6 And Jesus went with them. But when He was near the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying, “Lord, do not trouble Yourself further, for I am not worthy for You to come under my roof.

7 Therefore I did not even consider myself worthy to come to You. But just speak a word, and my slave will be healed.