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1 When Jesus finished saying all these things to the people, he went to Capernaum.
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When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people who were listening, he entered Capernaum.
2 There was an army officer who had a servant who was very important to him. The servant was so sick he was nearly dead.
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There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die.
3 When the officer heard about Jesus, he sent some older Jewish leaders to him to ask Jesus to come and heal his servant.
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The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant.
4 The men went to Jesus and begged him, saying, "This officer is worthy of your help.
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When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, “This man deserves to have you do this,
5 He loves our people, and he built us a synagogue."
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because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.”
6 So Jesus went with the men. He was getting near the officer's house when the officer sent friends to say, "Lord, don't trouble yourself, because I am not worthy to have you come into my house.
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So Jesus went with them. He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to him: “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof.
7 That is why I did not come to you myself. But you only need to command it, and my servant will be healed.
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That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.
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