1. And when He completed all His words in the hearing of the people, He went into Kephar Naḥum.
2. And a certain captain’s servant, who was valuable to him, was sick and about to die.
3. And hearing about יהושע, he sent elders of the Yehuḏim to Him, asking Him to come and heal his servant.
4. And when they came to יהושע, they begged Him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy for You to grant this to him,
5. for he loves our nation, and has built the congregation for us.”
6. So יהושע went with them. However, He was not far from the house when the captain sent friends to Him, saying to Him, “Master, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should come under my roof.