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39 So he went throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.

Jesus Cleanses a Leper(A)

40 Then a leper[a] came to Jesus[b] and began pleading with him. He fell on his knees and told him, “If you want to, you can make me clean.”

41 Moved with compassion, Jesus[c] reached out his hand, touched him, and told him, “I do want to. Be made clean!”

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  1. Mark 1:40 I.e. a man with a serious skin disease
  2. Mark 1:40 Lit. him
  3. Mark 1:41 Lit. he

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