Luke 7:6 meaning and explanation

So Jesus went with them. But when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends with the message: “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy to have You come under my roof.

Luke 7:6, Berean Standard Bible

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The centurion, a Gentile officer commanding Roman soldiers in Capernaum, first sent Jewish elders to plead for his dying servant. Now, as Jesus approaches the house, he sends friends with a second, more personal message.

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