1. Now when he had ended all his words in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
2. And a certain centurion’s slave, who was dear unto him, was sick and ready to die.
3. And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and free his slave.
4. And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he is worthy that this should be done for him,
5. for he loves our nation and he has built us a synagogue.