1  And when he had completed all his words in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum. 2  And a certain centurion’s bondman who was dear to him was ill and about to die; 3  and having heard of Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, begging him that he might come and save his bondman. 4  But they, being come to Jesus, besought him diligently, saying, He is worthy to whom thou shouldest grant this, 5  for he loves our nation, and himself has built the synagogue for us. 6  And Jesus went with them. But already, when he was not far from the house, the centurion sent to him friends, saying to him, Lord, do not trouble thyself, for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof. 7  Wherefore neither did I count myself worthy to come to thee. But say by a word and my servant shall be healed. 8  For I also am a man placed under authority, having under myself soldiers, and I say to this one, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he comes; and to my bondman, Do this, and he does it. 9  And Jesus hearing this wondered at him, and turning to the crowd following him said, I say to you, Not even in Israel have I found so great faith.