^{3 Ref} and having heard about Jesus, he sent unto him elders of the Jews, beseeching him, that having come he might thoroughly save his servant.

^{4 Ref} And they, having come near unto Jesus, were calling upon him earnestly, saying -- `He is worthy to whom thou shalt do this,

^{5 Ref} for he doth love our nation, and the synagogue he did build to us.'