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Chapter 7 The Faith of the Centurion After he had finished
speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into
Capernaum. A certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him,
was sick and at the point of death. When he heard about Jesus,
he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and save
his servant. When they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly,
saying, "He is worthy for you to do this for him, for he loves
our nation, and he built our synagogue for us." Jesus went with
them. When he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent
friends to him, saying to him, "Lord, don't trouble yourself,
for I am not worthy for you to come under my roof. Therefore I
didn't even think myself worthy to come to you; but say the
word, and my servant will be healed. For I also am a man placed
under authority, having under mys