11 Then they brought the boats to land, left everything, and followed him.(A)

A Man Cleansed

12 While he was in one of the towns, a man was there who had leprosy[a] all over him.(B) He saw Jesus, fell facedown, and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”

13 Reaching out his hand, Jesus touched him,(C) saying, “I am willing; be made clean,” and immediately the leprosy left him.

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Footnotes

  1. 5:12 Gk lepros; a term for various skin diseases, also in v. 13; see Lv 13–14

11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.(A)

Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy(B)

12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy.[a](C) 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.

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Footnotes

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