Now the servant of a certain centurion was dying, due to an illness. And he was very dear to him
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King James Version
And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.English Standard Version
Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him.New International Version
There a centurion's servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die.