Luke 7:2-9 ▼

2 whom he had a great value for, was ill and ready to die;

3 and having heard of Jesus, he sent unto Him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that He would come and heal his servant.

4 And when they came to Jesus, they intreated Him earnestly, saying, he is worthy of this favor:

5 for he loveth our nation, and hath built us a synagogue.

6 So Jesus went with them. And when He was now not far from the house, the centurion sent some of his friends to Him, saying Lord, trouble not thyself, for I am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof:

7 neither did I think myself worthy to come unto thee. But speak the word, and my servant will be recovered.

8 For I also am a man placed under the authority of others, and have soldiers under me; and I say to one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doth it.

9 And when Jesus heard these things, He marvelled, and turning about, said to the multitude that followed Him, I declare unto you, I have not found so great faith, no not in Israel.