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Matthew 8

Matthew 8:1

The Leper’s Prayer · Matthew 8:1–4
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Translations

Modern
When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him.
Traditional
When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.
Literal
And on His having come down from the mountain, many crowds followed Him.
Latin
Cum autem descendisset de monte, secutæ sunt eum turbæ multæ:

Original

Greek
English
When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him.

Notes

Matthew 8:1–9:34

Here, the kingdom of God appears with supernatural power (see Matthew 4:23–25; 11:2–6). It reaches people who were previously excluded from God's blessings. This included:

  • non-Jewish people,

  • lepers,

  • blind people,

  • sick women,

  • people possessed by demons,

  • tax collectors,

  • those with long-term bleeding, and

  • the dead.

Jesus showed compassion to people in need. But the religious leaders reacted with anger and opposition. Jesus called his followers to respond with faith and to walk in discipleship (living as his learners and followers).

Theme notes and profiles

Elisha

Events

Parallels

Leviticus 14:1–32 Mark 1:40–45 Luke 5:12–16

Glossary

Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John the Baptist Miracle Sea of Galilee

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Cleanses the Leper Jesus, the Christ: Received Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Cleanses the Leper