Luke 7:2-5

2And a certain centurion's bondman who was dear to him was ill and about to die;

3and having heard of Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, begging him that he might come and save his bondman.

4But they, being come to Jesus, besought him diligently, saying, He is worthy to whom thou shouldest grant this,

5for he loves our nation, and himself has built the synagogue for us.