3. The commander heard about Jesus. So he sent some elders of the Jews to him. He told them to ask Jesus to come and heal his servant.
4. They came to Jesus and begged him, "This man deserves to have you do this.
5. He loves our nation and has built our synagogue."
6. So Jesus went with them. When Jesus came near the house, the Roman commander sent friends to him. He told them to say, "Lord, don't trouble yourself. I am not good enough to have you come into my house.
7. That is why I did not even think I was fit to come to you. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
8. I myself am a man who is under authority. And I have soldiers who obey my orders. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes. I tell that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."
9. When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him. He turned to the crowd that was following him. He said, "I tell you, even in Israel I have not found anyone whose faith is so strong."
10. Then the men who had been sent to Jesus returned to the house. They found that the servant was healed.
11. Some time later, Jesus went to a town called Nain. His disciples and a large crowd went along with him.
12. He approached the town gate. Just then, a dead person was being carried out. He was the only son of his mother. She was a widow. A large crowd from the town was with her.