Matthew 8:2

“And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.”

"And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean." - Matthew 8:2
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What does Matthew 8:2 mean?

Matthew 8:2 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "And, behold, there came a leper and worshiped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean." This verse is part of a larger passage in which Jesus heals a leper, demonstrating his power and authority…

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The Heart of Worship: A Leper's Bold Faith

In Matthew 8:2, we encounter a poignant scene: "And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean." This single verse encapsulates the profound intersection of human desperation, faith, and divine authority. To understand…

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A Prayer of Faith and Surrender: Seeking Healing in Your Will

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a humble heart, echoing the words of the leper from Matthew 8:2, who so boldly approached You, recognizing Your authority and power. In the KJV, it is written: "And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if…

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Matthew 8:2 - "And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean."
Matthew 8:2-3 - "And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.” Moved with compassion, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, “I will; be clean.”"
Matthew 8:2-3 (KJVA) 2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
Matthew 8:2-3 (KJVA) 2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
"And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.” Moved with compassion, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, “I will; be clean.”" - Matthew 8:2-3
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