Matthew 8:5-13 (Gospel)
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Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, |
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saying, "Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented." |
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And Jesus said to him, "I will come and heal him." |
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The centurion answered and said, "Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed. |
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For I also am a man under authority, having 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. |
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When Jesus heard it, He marveled, and said to those who followed, "Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel! |
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And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. |
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But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. |
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Then Jesus said to the centurion, "Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you." And his servant was healed that same hour. |