Matthew 8:1-3

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Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy

1 When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him.

2 A man with leprosy^[a] came and knelt before him and said, “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!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.

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Cross References 2

1. Leviticus 13:45; Matthew 10:8; Matthew 11:5; Matthew 26:6; Luke 5:12; Luke 17:12
2. Matthew 9:18; Matthew 15:25; Matthew 18:26; Matthew 20:20

Footnotes 1

[a] The Greek word traditionally translated "leprosy" was used for various diseases affecting the skin.

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