for he lovesour nationand it was he who builtus our synagogue."
Now Hiramkingof Tyresenthis servantsto Solomon,whenhe heardthat they had anointedhim kingin placeof his father,for Hiramhadalwaysbeena friendof David.
When they cameto Jesus,they earnestlyimploredHim, saying,"He is worthyfor You to grantthisto him;
NowJesus[started] on His waywith them; and when He was not farfrom the house,the centurionsentfriends,sayingto Him, "Lord,do not troubleYourself further, for I amnot worthyfor You to comeundermy roof;
For in ChristJesusneithercircumcisionnoruncircumcisionmeansanything,but faithworkingthroughlove.
We knowthat we have passedout of deathinto life,becausewe lovethe brethren.He who does not loveabidesin death.