11 The ruler of the synagogue, and all the priests were much disturbed when told that Jesus from Jerusalem was preaching in the town.
12 They thought that he had come to proselyte and stir up strife among Samaritans.
13 And so they sent an officer to bring him to the synagogue that he might give a reason for his presence in the town.
14 But Jesus said to him who came, Go back and tell the priests and ruler of the synagogue that I am not engaged in crime.
15 I come to bind up broken hearts, to heal the sick, and cast the evil spirits out of those obsessed.
16 Tell them, their prophets spoke of me; that I am come to break no law, but to fulfil the highest law.
17 The man returned and told the priests and ruler of the synagogue what Jesus said,
18 The ruler was amazed, and with the priests went to the market place where Jesus was.
19 And when he saw them, Jesus said, Behold the honored men of all Samaria! the men ordained to lead the people in the way of right.
20 And I am come to help, and not to hinder in their work.