Luke 7:1-9 ▼

1 And when he had ended all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he went into Capernaum.

2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick, and about to die.

3 But when he heard of Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, and besought him to come and save his servant.

4 And they came to Jesus, and besought him earnestly, saying: He is worthy for whom thou shouldst do this;

5 for he loves our nation, and of his own accord has built us a synagogue.

6 And Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, and said to him: Lord, give thyself no trouble; for I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof.

7 For which reason, neither did I count myself worthy to go to thee; but command in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

8 For I am a man placed under authority, and have soldiers under me; and 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 And when Jesus heard these things, he was filled with admiration for him; and, turning to the multitude that followed, he said: I say to you, Not even in Israel have I found so great faith.