Matthew 8:1-4

The Leper’s Prayer

1 When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him. ¹

2 Suddenly a leper ^[a] came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”

3 Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

4 Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.” ^[b]

Cross References

• 1. (Leviticus 14:1–32; Mark 1:40–45; Luke 5:12–16)

Footnotes

• [a] A leper was one afflicted with a skin disease. See Leviticus 13.
• [b] See Leviticus 14:1–32.