Matthew 8:4

Then Jesus said to him, “Be sure not to tell anyone about this, but go show yoʋrself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”

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In The King James Version

And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

In Context

3So Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be made clean.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

5When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him and pleaded with him,

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Cross References

Matthew 3:15But Jesus answered him, “Permit it for now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John permitted him.

Matthew 6:1“Be careful not to give to the needy in front of others to be seen by them, otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.

Matthew 10:18For my sake you will even be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.

Matthew 16:20Then he commanded his disciples to tell no one that he was Jesus the Christ.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 8:2-5

The Leper Healed. 1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 4 And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. The first verse refers to the close… Read the whole commentary →

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