Matthew 8:2

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."

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

In Context

1Upon descending from the hill country He was followed by immense crowds.

3So Jesus put out His hand and touched him, and said, "I am willing: be cleansed." Instantly he was cleansed from his leprosy;

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Cross References

Matthew 2:11So they entered the house; and when they saw the babe with His mother Mary, they prostrated themselves and did Him homage, and opening their treasure-chests offered gifts to Him--gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

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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