1 When he had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum.
2 A centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.
3 When he heard of Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his servant.
4 And when they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, »He is worthy to have you do this for him,
5 for he loves our nation, and has built us our synagogue.«
6 And Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, »Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof.
7 Therefore I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.
8 For I am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me. And I say to one, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he comes; and to my servant, Do this, and he does it.«
9 When Jesus heard this, he marveled at him, and turned and said to the crowd that followed him, »I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.«
10 And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the servant well.