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38 He answered, ‘Let us go on to the neighbouring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.’ 39 And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.

Jesus Cleanses a Leper

40 A leper[a] came to him begging him, and kneeling[b] he said to him, ‘If you choose, you can make me clean.’

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 1:40 The terms leper and leprosy can refer to several diseases
  2. Mark 1:40 Other ancient authorities lack kneeling

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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Footnotes

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