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38 He replied, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so I may preach there also; that is why I came [from the Father].” 39 So He went throughout Galilee, preaching [the gospel] in their synagogues and casting out demons.

40 And a leper came to Him, begging Him and falling on his knees before Him, saying, “If You are willing, You are able to make me [a]clean.”(A)

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  1. Mark 1:40 Lepers were ceremonially unclean according to OT law (Lev 13:45, etc.) and were not to come into physical contact with other people. The leper’s request was the same as asking for healing.

38 Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.”(A) 39 So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues(B) and driving out demons.(C)

Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy(D)

40 A man with leprosy[a] came to him and begged him on his knees,(E) “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”

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  1. Mark 1:40 The Greek word traditionally translated leprosy was used for various diseases affecting the skin.