Such Faith

1When he had finished all his words in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum.

2A certain centurion’s servant, who was sick and about to die, was highly valued by him.

3When he heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and save his servant.

4When they came to Jesus, they earnestly appealed to him, saying, “He is worthy that you should grant this to him.”

5For he loves our nation, and he himself built the synagogue for us.

6So Jesus went with them. But when he was already not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to him, “Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy that you should come under my roof.”

7Therefore I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and let my servant be healed.

8For I too am a man placed under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.

9When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.”

10And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the servant healthy.