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As Luke’s readers, though, we know Jesus will not consider himself a client indebted to the centurion. Thus, as readers, we should not expect Jesus to go. After all, who is this man to summon Jesus? Nor should Jesus care that this Gentile paid for a synagogue. Moreover, Jesus will not feel obligated
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