And they, having come near unto Jesus, were calling upon him earnestly, saying -- `He is worthy to whom thou shalt do this,
`And into whatever city or village ye may enter, inquire ye who in it is worthy, and there abide, till ye may go forth.
and if indeed the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it; and if it be not worthy, let your peace turn back to you.
but those accounted worthy to obtain that age, and the rising again that is out of the dead, neither marry, nor are they given in marriage;
and having heard about Jesus, he sent unto him elders of the Jews, beseeching him, that having come he might thoroughly save his servant.
for he doth love our nation, and the synagogue he did build to us.'
pious, and fearing God with all his house, doing also many kind acts to the people, and beseeching God always,
Thou hast a few names even in Sardis who did not defile their garments, and they shall walk with me in white, because they are worthy.