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[1] Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

[2] And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.

[3] And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.

[4] And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:

[5] For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a [[synagogue]].

[6] Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:

[7] Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

[8] For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth<Ref name="doworks">{{doworks}}</Ref><Ref name="Lovegn">{{Lovegn}}</Ref> it.

[9] When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, <span style="color:#FF0000">'''I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.'''</span>

[10] And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

[11] And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.

[12] Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.

[13] And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.

[14] And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

[15] And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

[16] And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.

[17] And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.

[18] And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.

[19] And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

[20] When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

[21] And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.

[22] Then Jesus answering said unto them, <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.'''</span>

[23] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.'''</span>


[24] And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

[25] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.'''</span>

[26] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.'''</span>


[27] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.'''</span>

[28] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than [[John the Baptist]]: but he that is least in the [[kingdom of God]] is greater than he.'''</span>

[29] And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

[30] But the [[Pharisees]] and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

[31] And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

[32] They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.

[33] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''For [[John the Baptist]] came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.'''</span>

[34] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''The [[Son of man]] is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!'''</span>

[35] But wisdom is justified of all her children.

36 And one of the '''[[Pharisees]]''' desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. 

37  And, behold, a '''woman in the city'''<Ref name="polis">{{4172}}</Ref>, which '''was a sinner'''<Ref name="hamartolos">{{268}}</Ref>, when she knew that [Jesus] sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster<Ref name="alabastron">{{211}}</Ref> box of ointment, 

38  And stood at his feet behind [him] weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe [them] with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed [them] with the ointment. 

39  Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw [it], he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman [this is] that toucheth him: for she is a '''sinner'''<Ref name="hamartolos">{{268}}</Ref>. 

40  And Jesus answering said unto him, <span style="color:red">'''Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee.'''</span> And he saith, Master, say on. 

41 <span style="color:red">'''There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.'''</span> 

42  <span style="color:#FF0000">'''And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?'''</span> 

[43] Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Thou hast rightly judged.'''</span>

[44] And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.'''</span>

[45] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.'''</span>

[46] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.'''</span>

[47] <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.'''</span>

[48] And he said unto her, <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Thy sins are forgiven.'''</span>

[49] And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?

[50] And he said to the woman, <span style="color:#FF0000">'''Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.'''</span>

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