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The Book of Luke, Chapter 7, Verse 4

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And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.
King James Version
And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
American Standard Version
And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him;
New English Translation
As he approached the town gate, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother(who was a widow), and a large crowd from the town was with her.
World English Bible
When they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, "He is worthy for you to do this for him,
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For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.
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Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:
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Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
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For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth [it].
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When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, ‹I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.›
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And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.
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And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.
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Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
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And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, ‹Weep not.›
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And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare [him] stood still. And he said, ‹Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.›