39 And he preached in their Synagogues, throughout all Galilee, and cast the devils out.

40 (A)[a]And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeled down unto him, and said to him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

41 And Jesus had compassion, and put forth his hand, and touched him, and said to him, I will: be thou clean.

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 1:40 By healing the leprous, he showeth that he came for this cause, to wipe out the sins of the world with his touching.

39 So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues(A) and driving out demons.(B)

Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy(C)

40 A man with leprosy[a] came to him and begged him on his knees,(D) “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”

41 Jesus was indignant.[b] He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!”

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 1:40 The Greek word traditionally translated leprosy was used for various diseases affecting the skin.
  2. Mark 1:41 Many manuscripts Jesus was filled with compassion