^{6 Ref} And Jesus went with them. And when he was not far from the house, the man sent friends to him, saying, Lord, do not give yourself trouble: for I am not important enough for you to come into my house:

^{7 Ref} And I had the feeling that I was not even good enough to come to you: but say the word only, and my servant will be well.

^{8 Ref} For I, myself, am a man under authority, having men 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.

^{9 Ref} And when these things were said to Jesus, he was surprised, and, turning to the mass of people coming after him, said, I have not seen such great faith, no, not in Israel.

^{10 Ref} And when those who were sent came back to the house they saw that the servant was well.