Mark 1:39-41
New Catholic Bible
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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- Mark 1:40 Leprosy: see Lev 13–14.
- 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 Jesus’ compassion superseded any consideration of defilement.
Mark 1:39-41
New International Version
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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