Translations
Modern
“Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”
Traditional
And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Literal
And He instructed him to tell no one: “But, having gone, show yourself to the priest, and offer concerning your cleansing, just as Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.”
Latin
Et ipse præcepit illi ut nemini diceret: sed, Vade, ostende te sacerdoti, et offer pro emundatione tua, sicut præcepit Moyses, in testimonium illis.
Original
Greek
English
“Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”
Notes
Jesus often told those he healed not to tell anyone. He did this to avoid drawing too much public attention. But news about these events spread quickly (see 5:15–16; see also “The Secret of the Messiah” Theme Note).
go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering: A priest had to declare that those healed of leprosy were clean. Then the priest would offer a sacrifice on their behalf.
Events
- Healing the Leperc. AD 28
Parallels
People
Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of Money Changer
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Heals a Leper (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Cleanses the Leper Leprosy: Law Concerning Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Cleanses the Leper Worship: Commanded