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39 Then he traveled all throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.

40 Jesus Heals a Man with Leprosy. A man with leprosy[a] approached and, kneeling before him, begged him, “If you choose to do so, you can make me clean.” 41 Moved with pity, “he stretched out his hand and touched him,[b] saying, “I do choose. Be made clean!”

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  1. Mark 1:40 Leprosy: see Lev 13–14.
  2. Mark 1:41 Touched him: an act that caused defilement according to the Law (see Lev 13:45-46). Jesus’ compassion superseded any consideration of defilement.

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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  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