Luke 7: The Widow's Son and the Forgiven Woman

Jesus heals a centurion's servant and raises a widow's only son at Nain. He answers John the Baptist's question from prison and honors him. At a Pharisee's house, a sinful woman anoints his feet, and Jesus teaches that the one forgiven much loves much.

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In Luke 7:1-10, why does the centurion tell Jesus not to bother coming all the way to his house?

He is embarrassed about the condition of his house and does not want Jesus to see itHe has decided he wants Jesus to heal a different person in the town insteadHe doubts that Jesus can really heal his servant and has already sent for another healerHe believes Jesus only needs to give the command, just as his own soldiers obey his orders