preaching to the multitude, He proceeded to Capernaum and soon a deputation of Jewish elders arrived to present a very special request. The fact that the elders (presbuterous) were willing to swallow their pride and ask a favour of One whom they were already criticising, indicates the greatness of their esteem for this unknown Gentile. A slave boy was critically ill in the centurion’s home, and there were fears that unless the Healer could do something quickly, the lad’s life might be lost. Luke