# who was highly regarded by him

"whom the centurion valued" or "whom he respected"

# asked him earnestly

"pleaded with him" or "begged him"

# He is worthy

"The centurion is worthy"

# our nation

"our people." This refers to the Jewish people.

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/centurion]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/servant]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/precious]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/elder]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/jew]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/worthy]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/nation]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/synagogue]]