8:1 | And when he had descended from the mountain, great crowds followed him. |
8:2 | And behold, a leper, drawing near, adored him, saying, “Lord, if you are willing, you are able to cleanse me.” |
8:3 | And Jesus, extending his hand, touched him, saying: “I am willing. Be cleansed.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. |
8:4 | And Jesus said to him: “See to it that you tell no one. But go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses instructed, as a testimony for them.” |