September 17, 2012, Gospel

7:1	And when he had completed all his words in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum.
7:2	Now the servant of a certain centurion was dying, due to an illness. And he was very dear to him.
7:3	And when he had heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to him, petitioning him, so that he would come and heal his servant.
7:4	And when they had come to Jesus, they petitioned him anxiously, saying to him: “He is worthy that you should provide this to him.
7:5	For he loves our nation, and he has built a synagogue for us.”
7:6	Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying: “Lord, do not trouble yourself. For I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof.
7:7	Because of this, I also did not consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant shall be healed.
7:8	For I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
7:9	And upon hearing this, Jesus was amazed. And turning to the multitude following him, he said, “Amen I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.”
7:10	And those who had been sent, upon returning to the house, found that the servant, who had been sick, was now healthy.

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