World English Bible
Luke 7:6
“Jesus went with them. When he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, "Lord, don't trouble yourself, for I am not worthy for you to come under my roof.”
Verse in context — Luke 7
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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 loves our nation, and he built our synagogue for us.
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Jesus went with them. When he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, "Lord, don't trouble yourself, for I am not worthy for you to come under my roof.
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Therefore I didn't even think myself worthy to come to you; but say the word, and my servant will be healed.
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For I also am a man placed under authority, having under myself soldiers. I tell 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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