“Although that centurion was strong in battle, and the prefect of the Roman soldiers, yet because his particular attendant lay sick at his house, considering what wonderful things the Saviour had done in healing the sick, and judging that these miracles were performed by no human power, he sends to Him, as unto God, no…”
Eusebius of Caesarea, 4th c. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas
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2And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
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1Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.
— Luke 7:2 —
3And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.
4And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: