Luke 5 – The Nazarene’s Commentary: Luke 5:12-16 – Healing a Leper and Then Privacy

Luke 5:12-16 – Healing a Leper and Then Privacy

|| Matthew 8:1-4;[1] Mark 1:40-45[2]

LK5:12 Now it happened while Jesus was visiting one of the villages, look, there was a man full of leprosy.[3] When he saw Jesus he fell on his face before him and begged: “Master, if you are willing and able cleanse me!” LK5:13 Now reaching out his hand and touching the man, Jesus said: “I want to. Be cleansed.” And instantly the leprosy left him. LK5:14 Then Jesus gave him orders: “Do not to tell anyone, but leave and show yourself to the priest and make the offering for your cleansing as Moses commanded[4] as a testimony to them.”[5] LK5:15 Despite this the former leper spread the word even more about Jesus, and many crowds gathered to listen to Jesus and to be healed from their sicknesses. LK5:16 But, Jesus withdrew into wilderness areas[6] and continued in prayer.

[1] Matthew 8:1-4: For details see notes in Nazarene Commentary 2000 on Matthew.

[2] Mark 1:40-45: For details see notes in Nazarene Commentary 2000 on Mark.

[3] Full of leprosy: Doctor Luke’s diagnosis.

[4] As Moses commanded: This was a considerable offering. [Leviticus 14:10, 20]

[5] As a testimony to them: The Jewish hierarchy are watching Jesus for a violation of the Law of Moses. Jesus did not come to destroy the Law but to fulfill it.

[6] Withdrew into wilderness areas: Or, NAS: often slip away; NEB: from time to time he would withdraw; BER: habitually withdrew; KNX: he would steal away from them. Our Lord was also a private person who sought his solitude for quiet prayers to his Father. It is an excellent lesson for people burdened with the pressures of life.

 

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