10 and so were James and John, Zebedee’s sons, who were Simon’s partners.

“Don’t be afraid,”(A) Jesus told Simon. “From now on you will be catching people.”(B) 11 Then they brought the boats to land, left everything, and followed him.(C)

A Man Cleansed

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

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

10 and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.

Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid;(A) from now on you will fish for people.” 11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.(B)

Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy(C)

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

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Footnotes

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