Marcos 1

Jesus Heals a Man

40 A man with leprosy*1.40 leprosy: In biblical times the word "leprosy" was used for many different kinds of skin diseases. came to Jesus and knelt down.*1.40 and knelt down: These words are not in some manuscripts. He begged, "You have the power to make me well, if only you wanted to."

41 Jesus felt sorry for*1.41 felt sorry for: Some manuscripts have "was angry with." the man. So he put his hand on him and said, "I want to! Now you are well." 42 At once the man’s leprosy disappeared, and he was well.