Luke 7:2
NASB
Luke 7:2
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And a centurion's slave, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and about to die.
Luke 7:3
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When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders asking Him to come and save the life of his slave.
Luke 7:4
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When they came to Jesus, they earnestly implored Him, saying, "He is worthy for You to grant this to him;
Luke 7:5
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for he loves our nation and it was he who built us our synagogue."
Luke 7:6
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Now Jesus {started} on His way with them; and when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to Him, "Lord, do not trouble Yourself further, for I am not worthy for You to come under my roof;
Luke 7:7
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for this reason I did not even consider myself worthy to come to You, but {just} say the word, and my servant will be healed.
Luke 7:8
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~"For I also am a man placed under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, `Go!' and he goes, and to another, `Come!' and he comes, and to my slave, `Do this!' and he does it."
Luke 7:9
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Now when Jesus heard this, He marveled at him, and turned and said to the crowd that was following Him, "I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith."
Luke 7:10
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When those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave in good health.
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