And they approaching to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, That he is worthy to whom he will bestow this:
And to whatever city or town ye should come in, examine who in it is worthy; and there remain till ye go forth.
And if the house should be worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it be not worthy let your peace return to you.
And they having been deemed worthy to obtain that life, and the rising up of the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
And having heard of Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to him, asking him, that having come, he would save his servant.
For he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue.
Religious, and fearing God with all his house, and doing many alms to the people, and praying God always.
Thou hast a few names also in Sardis which stained not their garments; and they shall walk about with me in white things: for they are worthy.