1. When Jesus finished saying all these things to the people, he went to Capernaum.
2. In Capernaum there was an army officer. He had a servant who was so sick he was nearly dead. The officer loved the servant very much.
3. When the officer heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him. The officer wanted the leaders to ask Jesus to come and heal his servant.
4. The men went to Jesus and begged him saying, “This officer is worthy of your help.
5. He loves our people, and he built us a synagogue.”
6. So Jesus went with the men. He was getting near the officer’s house when the officer sent friends to say, “Lord, you don’t need to come into my house. I am not good enough for you to be under my roof.
7. That is why I did not come to you myself. You only need to say the word, and my servant will be healed.