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1 After he had ended all his sayings in the ears of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
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When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people who were listening, he entered Capernaum.
2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick and at the point of death.
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There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die.
3 And when he heard concerning Jesus, he sent unto him elders of the Jews, asking him that he would come and save 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 And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him;
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When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, “This man deserves to have you do this,
5 for he loveth our nation, and himself built us our synagogue.
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because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.”
6 And Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself; for I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof:
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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 wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say the word, and my servant shall 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.
8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under myself soldiers: and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
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For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
9 And when Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned and said unto the multitude that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
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When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.”
10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole.
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Then the men who had been sent returned to the house and found the servant well.
11 And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went to a city called Nain; and his disciples went with him, and a great multitude.
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Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him.
12 Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, there was carried out one that was dead, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
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As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her.
13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
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When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.”
14 And he came nigh and touched the bier: and the bearers stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.
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Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, “Young man, I say to you, get up!”
15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.
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The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.
16 And fear took hold on all: and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet is arisen among us: and, God hath visited his people.
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They were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people.”
17 And this report went forth concerning him in the whole of Judaea, and all the region round about.
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This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.
18 And the disciples of John told him of all these things.
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John’s disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them,
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