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Jesus Heals a Man Full of Leprosy. Word of Jesus Spread Even More

12 And it came about during His being in one of the cities that behold— there was a man full of leprosy. And having seen Jesus, having fallen on his face, he begged Him, saying, “Master, if You are willing, You are able to cleanse me”. 13 And having stretched-out His hand, He touched him, saying, “I am willing[a]. Be cleansed”. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. 14 And He ordered him to tell no one, “But having gone, show yourself to the priest[b] and offer the things for your cleansing just as Moses commanded, for a testimony to them”.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 5:13 Only Jesus heals in His own name, without calling upon God.
  2. Luke 5:14 That is, in Jerusalem.

Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy(A)

12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy.[a](B) When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”

13 Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him.

14 Then Jesus ordered him, “Don’t tell anyone,(C) but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded(D) for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 5:12 The Greek word traditionally translated leprosy was used for various diseases affecting the skin.