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In us prison den in the palace gardens John had heard reports of the works and sayings of his cousin Jesus; events like the healing of the withered hand and of the demoniac on the floor of the Capernaum synagogue; reports, too, of a greater wonder-the healing again, at long distance, of a Roman's servant. This miracle was performed for a centurion, an imperial officer who had come to ask help of the penniless wayfaring Jew-a spectacle that astounded the native population. Especially when the Master offered to walk to the house of the Roman and he refused, exclaiming:
"Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof- just say the word and my servant shall be healed."