4They came to Jesus and pleaded with Him earnestly, “This man is worthy to have You grant this,
5for he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.”
6So Jesus went with them. But when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends with the message: “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy to have You come under my roof.
7That is why I did not consider myself worthy to come to You. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
8For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”