Luke 7:3-6 ▼

3 and having heard about Jesus, he sent to Him elders of the Jews, imploring Him, that having come He might thoroughly save his servant.

4 And they, having come near to Jesus, were calling on Him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy to whom You will do this,

5 for he loves our nation, and he built to us the synagogue.”

6 And Jesus was going on with them, and now when He is not far distant from the house the centurion sent to Him friends, saying to Him, “Lord, do not be troubled, for I am not worthy that You may enter under my roof;