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And when he had completed all his words in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
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And a certain centurion's bondman who was dear to him was ill and about to die;
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and having heard of Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, begging him that he might come and save his bondman.
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But they, being come to Jesus, besought him diligently, saying, He is worthy to whom thou shouldest grant this,
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for he loves our nation, and himself has built the synagogue for us.
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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.