The centurion looked at the teacher who sat before him and was struck by the authority that emanated from him. “Rabbi, I have heard many great things about you and I know you are a teacher sent from God. My servant, whom I love, is very sick, almost unto death. I know that you can heal him if you will.”

Jesus said, “I will come and heal him.”

“Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed! I know, because I am under the authority of my superior officers and I have...