Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” New Living Translation Suddenly, a man with leprosy approached him and knelt before him. “Lord,” the man said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.” English Standard Version And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” Berean Standard Bible Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Berean Literal Bible And behold a leper having come, was worshipping Him, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You are able to cleanse me." King James Bible And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. New King James Version And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” New American Standard Bible And a man with leprosy came to Him and bowed down before Him, and said, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” NASB 1995 And a leper came to Him and bowed down before Him, and said, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” NASB 1977 And behold, a leper came to Him, and bowed down to Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Legacy Standard Bible And behold, a leper came to Him and was bowing down before Him, and said, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Amplified Bible And a leper came up to Him and bowed down before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You are able to make me clean (well).” Christian Standard Bible Right away a man with leprosy came up and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Right away a man with a serious skin disease came up and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” American Standard Version And behold, there came to him a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. Contemporary English Version Suddenly a man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus. He said, "Lord, you have the power to make me well, if only you wanted to." English Revised Version And behold, there came to him a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. GOD'S WORD® Translation A man with a serious skin disease came and bowed down in front of him. The man said to Jesus, "Sir, if you're willing, you can make me clean." Good News Translation Then a man suffering from a dreaded skin disease came to him, knelt down before him, and said, "Sir, if you want to, you can make me clean." International Standard Version Suddenly, a leper came up to him, fell down before him, and said, "Sir, if you want to, you can make me clean." Majority Standard Bible Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, ?Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.? NET Bible And a leper approached, and bowed low before him, saying, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean." New Heart English Bible And look, a leper came to him and worshiped him, saying, "Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean." Webster's Bible Translation And behold, there came a leper and worshiped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. Weymouth New Testament And a leper came to Him, and throwing himself at His feet, said, "Sir, if only you are willing you are able to cleanse me." World English Bible Behold, a leper came to him and worshiped him, saying, “Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand behold, a leper having come, was prostrating to Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You are able to cleanse me”; Berean Literal Bible And behold a leper having come, was worshipping Him, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You are able to cleanse me." Young's Literal Translation and lo, a leper having come, was bowing to him, saying, 'Sir, if thou art willing, thou art able to cleanse me;' Smith's Literal Translation And, behold, a leper, having come, worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt thou canst cleanse me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd behold a leper came and adored him, saying: Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. Catholic Public Domain Version And behold, a leper, drawing near, adored him, saying, “Lord, if you are willing, you are able to cleanse me.” New American Bible And then a leper approached, did him homage, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” New Revised Standard Version and there was a leper who came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you choose, you can make me clean.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd behold a leper came and worshipped him, and said, My Lord, if you wish, you can cleanse me. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And behold a certain leper came worshiping him, and he said, “My lord, if you are willing, you are able to purify me.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd behold, a leper came and did him homage, saying: Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. Godbey New Testament And behold, a leper, having come, continued to worship Him, saying; Lord, if you may be willing, you are able to cleanse me. Haweis New Testament And lo! a leper came and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. Mace New Testament and there came a leper who threw himself at his feet, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. Weymouth New Testament And a leper came to Him, and throwing himself at His feet, said, "Sir, if only you are willing you are able to cleanse me." Worrell New Testament And, behold, a leper, coming near, was worshiping Him, saying, "Lord, if Thou art willing, Thou art able to cleanse me." Worsley New Testament And behold a leper came and worshipped Him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst cleanse me: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Leper's Prayer1When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him. 2Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 3Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.… Cross References Mark 1:40 Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” Luke 5:12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Matthew 9:28 After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered. Matthew 15:25 The woman came and knelt before Him. “Lord, help me!” she said. Matthew 17:14 When they came to the crowd, a man came up to Jesus and knelt before Him. Mark 9:22-24 “It often throws him into the fire or into the water, trying to kill him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” / “If You can?” echoed Jesus. “All things are possible to him who believes!” / Immediately the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!” Luke 17:12-16 As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance / and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” / When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed. ... John 9:38 “Lord, I believe,” he said. And he worshiped Jesus. Acts 10:25-26 As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him. / But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.” Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. 2 Kings 5:1-14 Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. / At this time the Arameans had gone out in bands and had taken a young girl from the land of Israel, and she was serving Naaman’s wife. / She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.” ... Leviticus 13:45-46 A diseased person must wear torn clothes and let his hair hang loose, and he must cover his mouth and cry out, ‘Unclean, unclean!’ / As long as he has the infection, he remains unclean. He must live alone in a place outside the camp. Leviticus 14:1-32 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “This is the law for the one afflicted with a skin disease on the day of his cleansing, when he is brought to the priest. / The priest is to go outside the camp to examine him, and if the skin disease of the afflicted person has healed, ... Numbers 12:10-15 As the cloud lifted from above the Tent, suddenly Miriam became leprous, white as snow. Aaron turned toward her, saw that she was leprous, / and said to Moses, “My lord, please do not hold against us this sin we have so foolishly committed. / Please do not let her be like a stillborn infant whose flesh is half consumed when he comes out of his mother’s womb.” ... 2 Chronicles 26:19-21 Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. / When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him. / So King Uzziah was a leper until the day of his death. He lived in isolation, leprous and cut off from the house of the LORD, while his son Jotham had charge of the royal palace and governed the people of the land. Treasury of Scripture And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if you will, you can make me clean. behold. Mark 1:40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. Luke 5:12 And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. a leper. Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. Matthew 26:6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, Leviticus 13:44-46 He is a leprous man, he is unclean: the priest shall pronounce him utterly unclean; his plague is in his head… worshipped. Matthew 2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 4:9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Matthew 14:33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. if. Matthew 9:28,29 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord… Matthew 13:58 And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief. Mark 9:22-24 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us… Jump to Previous Able Bowed Bowing Clean Cleanse Feet Homage Leper Pleasure Power Sir Throwing Want Willing Wilt Worship Worshiped WorshippedJump to Next Able Bowed Bowing Clean Cleanse Feet Homage Leper Pleasure Power Sir Throwing Want Willing Wilt Worship Worshiped WorshippedMatthew 8 1. Jesus cleanses the leper;5. heals the centurion's servant, 14. Peter's mother in law, 16. and many others; 18. shows the cost of following him; 23. stills the storm on the sea; 28. drives the demons out of two men possessed; 31. and tells them to go into the pigs. Suddenly The word "suddenly" indicates an unexpected or immediate action. In the Greek, the term used is "ἰδού" (idou), which is often translated as "behold" or "look." This word serves to draw attention to the significant event that is about to unfold. It emphasizes the urgency and the divine appointment of this encounter, suggesting that the leper's approach was not just a random act but a moment orchestrated by God. a leper came and knelt before Him saying, 'Lord if You are willing You can make me clean Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is approached by a leper seeking healing. His response to the leper's faith is a demonstration of His divine authority and compassion. 2. The Leper An individual suffering from leprosy, a disease that rendered him ceremonially unclean and socially ostracized. His approach to Jesus is marked by humility and faith. 3. The Event of Healing This encounter is a miraculous event where Jesus heals the leper, showcasing His power over physical ailments and His willingness to restore those who are marginalized. Teaching Points Faith and HumilityThe leper's approach to Jesus is marked by both faith and humility. He acknowledges Jesus' authority and submits to His will, teaching us the importance of coming to Christ with a humble heart. Jesus' Compassion Jesus' willingness to heal the leper demonstrates His compassion and readiness to engage with those who are marginalized. As followers of Christ, we are called to show similar compassion to those in need. The Power of Jesus' Touch In a society where lepers were untouchable, Jesus' act of touching the leper signifies His power to cleanse and restore. This teaches us about the transformative power of Jesus in our lives. Approaching Jesus with Confidence The leper's boldness in approaching Jesus encourages us to come to Him with our needs, trusting in His ability and willingness to help. Spiritual Cleansing Beyond physical healing, this passage points to the deeper spiritual cleansing that Jesus offers to all who come to Him in faith.(2) A leper.--The discussion of leprosy, as to its nature, symptoms, and causes, would be at once long and difficult. The word, which is Greek and not Hebrew in its origin, has probably been used with varying extent of meaning, sometimes including elephantiasis, or even cancer. Even in its narrower meaning, as used by Hippocrates, leprosy was subdivided into three kinds: (1) the mealy, (2) the white, (3) the black, according to the appearance presented by the portions of diseased flesh. Confining ourselves to the Biblical form of the disease, we note (1) its probable origin in the squalor and wretchedness of the Egyptian bondage. It was the "botch," or plague "of Egypt" (Deuteronomy 28:27). In the Egyptian legends of the Exodus, indeed, the Israelites were said to have been expelled because they were lepers. (2) Its main features were the appearance of a bright spot on the flesh, whiter than the rest, spreading, in flaming, cracking; an ichorous humour oozing from the cracks, the skin becoming hard, scaly, "as white as snow" (Exodus 4:6; 2Kings 5:27). One so affected was regarded as unclean; his touch brought defilement (Leviticus 13:3; Leviticus 13:11; Leviticus 13:15). He was looked upon as smitten with a divine plague, and cases like those of Miriam and Gehazi gave strength to the belief. He had to live apart from his fellows, to wear on his brow the outward sign of separation, to cry out the words of warning, "Unclean, unclean" (Leviticus 13:45). The idea which lay at the bottom of this separation seems to have been one of abhorrence rather than precaution. The disease was loathsome, but there is no evidence that it was contagious, or even believed to be contagious. At the stage in which it reached its height, and the whole body was covered with the botch and scabs, the man was, by a strange contrast, declared to be ceremonially clean (Leviticus 13:13), and in this state, therefore, the leper might return to his kindred, and take his place among the worshippers of the synagogue. In the case now before us, the man would appear to have been as yet in the intermediate stage. St. Luke describes him, however, as "full of leprosy." . . . Verse 2. - And, behold. In this case the unexpected (Matthew 1:20, note) was the near approach (προσελθών), the "worship," and the prayer of an outcast. There came a leper. Loathsome physically and typically. The other passages which speak of the healing of lepers by our Lord or the apostles are (1) Matthew 10:8; (2) Matthew 11:5; parallel passage, Luke 7:22; (3) Luke 17:12; . . . Greek Suddenlyκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. a leper λεπρὸς (lepros) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3015: A leprous person, a leper. From the same as lepra; scaly, i.e. Leprous. came προσελθὼν (proselthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4334: From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to. [and] knelt before προσεκύνει (prosekynei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4352: From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage. Him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. saying, λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Lord, Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. You are willing, θέλῃς (thelēs) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. You can δύνασαί (dynasai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1410: (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. make me clean.” καθαρίσαι (katharisai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 2511: To cleanse, make clean, literally, ceremonially, or spiritually, according to context. From katharos; to cleanse. Links Matthew 8:2 NIVMatthew 8:2 NLT Matthew 8:2 ESV Matthew 8:2 NASB Matthew 8:2 KJV Matthew 8:2 BibleApps.com Matthew 8:2 Biblia Paralela Matthew 8:2 Chinese Bible Matthew 8:2 French Bible Matthew 8:2 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 8:2 Behold a leper came to him (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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