A Man Cleansed

When he came down from the mountain, large crowds(A) followed him. Right away(B) a man with leprosy[a] came up and knelt before him,(C) saying, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”

Reaching out his hand, Jesus touched him, saying, “I am willing; be made clean.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed. Then Jesus told him, “See that you don’t tell anyone;(D) but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”(E)

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Notas al pie

  1. 8:2 Gk lepros; a term for various skin diseases, also in v. 3; see Lv 13–14

Jesus Cleanses a Leper(A)

When Jesus[a] came down from the hillside, large crowds followed him. Suddenly, a leper[b] came up to him, fell down before him, and said, “Sir,[c] if you want to, you can make me clean.”[d]

So Jesus[e] reached out his hand, touched him, and said, “I do want to. Be clean!” And instantly his leprosy was made clean. Then Jesus told him, “See to it that you don’t speak to anyone. Instead, go and show yourself to the priest, and then offer the sacrifice that Moses commanded[f] as proof to the authorities.”[g]

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Notas al pie

  1. Matthew 8:1 Lit. he
  2. Matthew 8:2 I.e. a man with a serious skin disease
  3. Matthew 8:2 Or Lord
  4. Matthew 8:2 I.e. restored to health and qualified to participate in worship
  5. Matthew 8:3 Lit. He
  6. Matthew 8:4 Cf. Lev 14:3-32
  7. Matthew 8:4 Lit. to them