1 After he taught the people he went to Capernaum.
2 A centurions servant, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and at the point of death.
3 When he heard about him he contacted Jesus through the Jewish elders. He asked him to come and save his servant.
4 They came to Jesus and earnestly pleaded with him saying: »He is worthy and you should do this for him.
5 »He loves our nation and he also built our synagogue for us.«
6 Jesus went with them. As he approached the house, the centurion sent friends to him saying, »Lord do not trouble yourself. I am not worthy that you should come under my roof.
7 »I am also not worthy to come to you. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
8 »I also am a man with much authority. I am in charge of soldiers and say to this one go and he goes and to another I say come and he comes. I tell my servant to do this and he does it.«
9 Jesus heard this and marveled at him. He turned to the crowd and said, »I tell you I find no greater faith in Israel.«
10 When the messengers returned to the house they found the servant in good health.