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Matthew 8

Matthew 8:4

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

Modern
Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”
Traditional
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.
Literal
And Jesus says to him, “See that you tell no one. But go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.”
Latin
Et ait illi Jesus: Vide, nemini dixeris: sed vade, ostende te sacerdoti, et offer munus, quod præcepit Moyses, in testimonium illis.

Original

Greek
English
Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”

Notes

Matthew 8:4

The healed leper would show everyone that the religious leaders were wrong not to trust the Messiah (Matthew 10:18) or that Jesus followed the law of Moses (5:17).

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).

Events

Parallels

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

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Genesis, Book of Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John the Baptist Miracle Money Changer Moses Sea of Galilee

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Heals a Leper (In Galilee) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Cleanses the Leper Leprosy: Law Concerning Leprosy: The Priests: Examined all Persons Healed of Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Cleanses the Leper Worship: Commanded