11When He had completedall His discourse in the hearing of the people, 2He went to Capernaum.
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And a centurion'sslave, who was highlyregarded by him, was sick and about to die.
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When he heardaboutJesus, 3he sent some Jewisheldersasking Him to come and save the life of his slave.
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When they came to Jesus, they earnestlyimplored Him, saying, "He is worthy for You to grantthis to him;
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for he loves our nation and it was he who built us our synagogue."
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NowJesus started on His way with them; and when He was not far from the house, the centurionsentfriends, saying to Him, "Lord, do not trouble Yourself further, for I am not worthy for You to comeunder my roof;