39 So He went into all of Galilee,(A) preaching in their synagogues(B) and driving out demons.

A Man Cleansed

40 Then(C) a man with a serious skin disease(D) came to Him and, on his knees,[a](E) begged Him: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”(F)

41 Moved with compassion,(G) Jesus reached out His hand and touched(H) him. “I am willing,” He told him. “Be made clean.”

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  1. Mark 1:40 Other mss omit on his knees

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